*~Will You Be My...B.A.B.Y?~*

[only4dustin]

AH HAH! SHE'S BACK!! lol! Yes ma'am Im back wit sum Chaptas fo dat a*s! Ima Repost tha WHOLE STORY RITE NOW! lol Kuz Mz.Fizzle my homegirl & I'll even put more work in 4 her! So here we go!!

Moving…that’s something my family is always doing. See my dad is in the Air Force and he’s always being relocated. I’ve lived in Arizona, Kansas, New York, & Texas. It’s hard for a family of 5 to keep on picking up and move, so this time my dad says this is the last time we’re moving and that we wont have to pack our bags again. Our official new home is Miami, FL. I think the one person who is more relieved about our staying in one place is my mother. She’s an entrepreneur who runs & owns a chain of record stores named “The Music Box”. As you can tell, we’re a well to do family now since my mom’s business boomed. Oh, did I mention I have a brother and sister? Yeah, you heard right. I have an older brother, he’s 16 almost 17. I also have a little sister & she’s 10. As for me, I’m 14 and loving it! But that’s not what’s racking my brain right now. Tomorrow is the first day of school…”private” school for me. For some weird reason, I have a feeling my life isn’t going to be the same after this. But what really gets me though is that I’m starting school in the end of September, I’m just glad that I’m not going through this torture alone…my brother is going down with me.

[shadow=red,left,300][glow=red,2,300]Characters: [/glow][/shadow]

^Y/N- Lalani Batista (14)^


^Dad- Jay Batista (34)^


^Mom-Justina “Galvez” Batista (34)^


^Younger Sister- Marissa Batista (10)^


^Older Brother- Dane Batista (16)^

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 1: A New Beginning[/glow]

:::ALARM:::

POV: Ugh! 6:00 am already???

I get up to the sound of my alarm bursting into my ears. I manage to roll over & get up from my comfy bed. I drag my feet to the bathroom grabbing a towel along the way to prepare myself for my warm, soothing wake up call, which you all would refer to as a morning shower. After about an hour of getting my makeup, hair, & all that good stuff together. I take a detour from my room to my brother’s so I can wake him up. As I open his door the scent of cologne & hair gel over come my nasal passages.

Lalani- Dane! Dane! Wake up! It’s 7:00 am!
Dane- (mumbles) umm…hm? Oh okay, I’m getting up (he rolls over & picks up his muscular self to grab a towel & hit the shower)

After seeing this action I know I can leave and get dressed before mom calls us down for breakfast. After about 10 minutes, I finally have the gear on & I head for the staircase. I’m wearing: I chose this bag for my outfit today As for my hair, I left it straight & down.

Mom- (yelling from the kitchen) Lalani! Dane! Food is ready!
Lalani- (yelling from the stairs) I’m coming!
Dane- (yelling from the top of the staircase) Yeah! I’m on my way down!

As I take my seat at the table I see my brother walk into the kitchen wearing:

Mom- Wow! My babies are looking good as usual!
Dane- Well you know ma! You know! (pops his collar)
Mom- Lalani! I love those shoes!
Lalani- You should, you bought them for me (stuffing a piece of toast in my mouth)
Dane- Where’s Marissa & dad? (pouring syrup on his pancakes)
Mom- Your father’s in the shower, you know how he takes forever and Marissa is still asleep, she doesn’t have class until 8:45 am
Dane- Dang! What I would give for another hour of sleep!

After about 15 minutes of grubbin’. We see the clock strike 7:25 am! As soon as Dane & I see that we say bye to mom & fresh & clean dad & make a dash for Dane’s Navigator

We get to school within 5 minutes and head straight for the front office to pick up schedules & locker combinations. As we head for the office we are smothered in stares, whispers, & even a few smiles. Dane & I realize maybe we aren’t enough for these kids. Their dressed in Gucci, Prada, and here we are in Baby Phat & Rocawear, we don’t care though. Shoot! It’ll be a cold day in hell when my brother & I care what people think. We finally get to the office & get all the stuff we need. We are lucky enough to have the first class together which is computer class. However, there’s no hope after this class because we go our separate ways. The day passes so quickly and before I know it, it’s time for lunch. I call up Dane on his cell phone to see where he is so we could eat together. Next thing I know, I see my brother coming my way with two familiar looking faces.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 2: Partners?[/glow]

I couldn’t believe my eyes! Could it be…no it couldn’t! Yes, it is! It’s Dustin & Kelly of B5! But I better just act natural! They’re at school! They don’t want to be mugged by a crazy fan! As they came closer, I couldn’t help but smile incisively! But I also felt a little behind because after 4 hours of school, Dane already made friends. I haven’t even spoken to anybody besides my new teachers!

Dane- ‘lani! This is Dustin, me & him are lab partners in Chemistry thas how I met him.
Dustin- Waz good ma? (he throws his hands up as if making a gesture to get up)
Dane- And this is Kelly, I just met him right now. He’s Dustin’s brother
Kelly- Ey girl! (he nods his head)
Dane- You know them ‘lani! You have posters of em in your room!
Dustin- Oh realllllly? Well I would like to know for Census purposes…who’s poster do you have in your room more? Of us or just one?
Lalani- Uhhh…I uhh…all of you!
Kelly- You see that! She’s lying!
Dustin- She hesitated! HESITATED!

As they were poking fun at my answers I felt a little nervous. The truth is I have a thing for Patrick. My heart lies within Patrick’s hands!

Dustin- We just playin’ ma-ma!
Kelly- Yeah we play like that all the time
Dane- ‘Nuff of that! Let’s eat now!
Lalani- Yeah I am kind of hungry

As we walk into the student center (not the show the cafeteria), we are mostly stared at because we are walking with two of the infamous Breeding brothers. From what I can see of the flock of girls causing rivers with their drool leading down their mouths, I’m very lucky to be walking with these boys. Now, of course thoughts were running through my head about Patrick. Where is he? Does he have girlfriend here? Will he be cool with me if his brothers are? Does he even come to this school? Suddenly I hear a roar coming from Dustin’s mouth

Dustin- PPPPPAAAAAATTTRRRRIIICCKKK!!!

The yell was so loud it echoed in the moderately sized cafeteria. I think I even saw the glass from the windows vibrate!

Dane- Augh!! (trying to pop his ears)
Kelly- Yo D! (sticking his index finger in his ear) I think u popped my ears with that yell!
Dustin- It worked didn’t it! He’s on his way over here!

As soon as I heard the word “over here” I quickly touched my hair. Like I always do when I’m nervous, next thing I knew I see Patrick. Taking his time to walk over here, his steps were so smooth and intricate. I swear I couldn’t help the anticipation as soon as I heard the screeching of his sneakers against the newly polished tile floor.

Patrick- What up yall?
Dustin- Yo Pat, these are new peeps of ours
Kelly- 4sho! This is Dane (he patted my brother on tha back)
Dustin- And this lil’ seductress is Lalani (he puts his arm around me)
Patrick- Nice to meet yall! I’m Patrick, but they call me Pimpin’!

I swear when I heard that, I giggled a little but it kind of made me wary of his motives with the ladies

Patrick- Lalani? Sounds Hawaiian, are u?
Lalani- No, not really (I giggle)
Patrick- That’s a pretty name though, how did you get it?

As soon as this question was raised, I realized he’s making conversation with me. Maybe this guy isn’t so bad after all.

Lalani- Well, one day my mom & dad were on vacation in Hawaii & I guess there was a famous hula dancer performing at their hotel & her name was Lalani. My mom & dad loved the way she danced. When I was born they remembered her name and hence, Lalani is my name.
Patrick- Wow! So can you dance like that? I mean with yur hips and all?
Lalani- (Giggles) I know a little bit
Dane- Eh! Lovebirds! You know the line is moving!
Patrick- Sorry Dane (Patrick and I move up the line)
Dane- Hey, didn’t yall live in Atlanta? I remember hearing that you used to live there
Kelly- After the Hurricane it got kinna packed in Atl. So we decided to move to a place that is city like but not too crowded
Dustin-So we copped a house out by South Beach
Kelly-It’s a nice crib too!
Dane-That’s crazy! We gotta house down by there too, man there are a lot of fine girls down there!
Dustin- So Dane, you got a girl?
Dane- Why? You wanna ask me out or something? (he laughs)
Dustin- Whatever! (in a Valley Girl type tone) I’m sorry but your just not my type!
Dane- Aww…I’m gonna go cry now
Dustin- (laughs harder) Naw I’m jus playin! But for real! Do you got a girl?
Dane- Naw, I always have to break up with her before I move so she can move on
Kelly- Man! That must be something!
Dane- What?
Kelly- Always having to break up with yo girl
Dane- Yeah it ain’t the best but it’s better cause then I can have a new girl when I get to my new home!
Dustin- Dang! Playboy over here! (he points to Dane)

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 3: All I Need In My Life[/glow]

[shadow=red,left,300][glow=red,2,300]INTRODUCING:[/glow][/shadow]

^Novy, 16^


^Eva, 17^


^Nia, 15^

Dane- Do you have a girl Kelly?
Kelly- Yeah, my sweet baby doll Novy
Dane- Sounds like a special one
Kelly- Yes she is!
Dane- And you? (he looks to Dustin)
Dustin- Yeah, it’s me and my girl Eva. (he starts to sing) All I need in my life you see…(Kelly joins in)…is me and my girlfriend, me and my girlfriend
Patrick- Yall’s is crazy!
Dustin- What you trippin’ off? You gotta girl too!

As soon as those words hit my ears, I felt a little let down but not too low. I mean, it’s not like Patrick & I would have the biggest love affair to hit “Miami Prep”! That’s my private school’s name by the way. It’s just I always thought he would be single when I got to him.

Patrick- Yeah, I know! But I ain’t getting too used to her know what I’m sayin?
Dane- So you just a big time playa aren’t you?
Patrick- I try not to be, it’s just the girls out here are cool but they haven’t led me to believe they’re special
Kelly- Fo real! Before I got with Novy girls was just throwin the body at me. I wasn’t feelin’ that! Like Joe Budden said…
Dustin- (interrupts) Pump! Pump! Pump it up!
Kelly- No genius! Joe said, “Don’t you know niggas respect a challenge?”
Dustin- Thas real! Good thing my Eva ain’t easy like Paris Hilton on a first date with a camera in her hand!
Kelly- (starts laughing) Haha! Thas funny! You always comin’ up with funny stuff bruh!
Dustin- (pops his collar) That’s what I do baby (he says like a pimp)

After this much talk I’m still shocked to find all of us barely in the middle of the line! I want to eat & it’s taking forever! I don’t see how this is any different from public school!

Dane- So where is your girls?
Kelly- Novy goes to public school
Dustin- So does Eva
Patrick- My girl goes here but she’s always kickin’ it with her girls at lunch
Lalani- What a girlfriend
Patrick- I know but it’s cool, I don’t really mind cause then I can kick it with FINE girls like yourself and my boys
Dane- Watch it Patrick, she’s my little sister
Patrick- Oh word? You didn’t tell me that!
Kelly- My bad! I forgot to mention, Lalani & Dane are brother and sister
Patrick- Oh my bad Dane, it won’t happen again
Dane- It’s alright, I just gotta look out for my little sister you know?
Patrick- Yeah I got you
Lalani- I got a question. If you guys have girlfriends that go to public school, how did you meet them?
Kelly & Dustin- (at the same time) South Beach
Dane- d**n! Fo real?
Dustin- You ever seen that “Shake a Tailfeather” video? With Diddy & Nelly?
Dane- Yeah why?
Kelly- Thas how it was! (he starts to laugh)
Dustin- We saw these two girls sitting next to each other just layin’ in tha sand and we had to go up there and spit some of that grade A game!
Kelly- Novy had a nice sexy red bikini looking thing
Dustin- Eva had a black one on but she had some shorts on
Kelly- Anyway, me & Dustin just walked over there & “bam” we got numbers. Soon after we got our ladies!
Lalani- Wow! That’s crazy!
Dustin- Yup! Me & Kelly got us some Latin Mami’s

Finally, we got to the front of the line. I picked out pizza to eat while Dane decided on a hamburger.

Dustin- Ayo! Go find us a table & we’ll all sit together
Dane- Aight!

Dane & I searched through the tables that were already filled with people stuffing their faces. We finally found a table in the middle of the center and sat there. Patrick soon followed and sat next to me, while Dustin & Kelly sat next to my brother. Over lunch we had a lot of conversations about school, Miami, and of course the boys’ favorite subject…girls! That’s when I soon realized I was going to have to find myself a female friend. I couldn’t handle all the talk about how who had the biggest booty or who had the nicest legs. Lunch passed quickly after that and it left only two more classes before I could finally go home. At least over lunch I realized that I had the next two classes with Patrick. So there we were walking down the hall together to get to Ms. Harris’s English class. Again, I had a weird feeling something was going to come up in that class

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 4: Don’t Make a Scene![/glow]

As soon as Patrick & I walked into the room I couldn’t help but still feel a little nervous, I usually get this feeling when I know something is going to come up. We were one of the first few people in the room the last bell hadn’t rung just yet.

Patrick- Yo! Ms. Harris! We got a new girl! (as we walk to her desk)
Ms. Harris- Yes, Patrick I can see that (she says sarcastically)
Patrick- Just letting you know! (he takes a seat in the back)
Ms. Harris- (I hand her my schedule) So, Ms….Batista?
Lalani- Yeah
Ms. Harris- Okay just checking if I said that right. Well welcome to the class, we usually get a little crazy and rowdy in here but I think you’ll learn to like it
Lalani- Sounds like fun!
Ms. Harris- Yeah I try to make it as fun as possible. Okay so do you know where to sit?

I look around and see a seat open next to Patrick

Lalani- I guess I’ll sit next to Patrick
Ms. Harris- Why am I not surprised? (she says sarcastically) Okay, you can sit there if you like
Lalani- Thank you (I get my schedule & make my way to my seat)
Patrick- See…your falling under my spell (he puts his hands out in a gesture like he’s hypnotizing someone)
Lalani- (giggling) I guess you can say that, if that will get your through the night

:::BELL RINGS:::

As soon as the last bell rings, everyone rushes into the room before they’re marked tardy. Just then I see a girl walk up towards me.

?- Beat it! It’s my seat
Lalani- Well maybe you should have come in when you were supposed to & it would be yours
?- EXCUSE ME?
Lalani- Your excused so you can take yourself and park it somewhere else
?- Do you even know who you’re messing with?
Lalani- All I see is a snobby rich girl that doesn’t know how to show respect or keep her mouth shut

All of I sudden the sound of “Ooooh’s” and “Awww’s” take overwhelm the room.

?- I’m Nia! Patrick’s girl, so I say you get your poor little a*s up out of my seat before I make you
Patrick- Baby! Don’t make a scene! Just let her sit there, it’s not like it’s hurting anybody
Nia- It’s hurting my reputation! And! How dare you take sides against your own girl! You should be telling her to get her a*s up so I can sit there!

Right about here, the people in the classroom are paying so much attention that it looks like they’re watching a good movie! A movie where Patrick, Nia, & myself are the stars.

Patrick- See Nia! This exactly what I’m talking about! Your always starting sh*t for no reason!
Nia- Well if you don’t like it then end it! I could have any man in this room if I want him, you ain’t any different!

Again, the class makes their stand with the “Ooooh’s” and “Awwww’s”. I could also see in Patrick’s eyes that he’s angry & even though I couldn’t see it I could tell he was a little humiliated.

Patrick- You know what! Since you just embarrassed me in this classroom! I’m gonna do the same…Nia!
Nia- What!
Patrick- (gets up from the desk) IT’S OVA!!
Nia- (shocked) I didn’t think you would actually end it!
Patrick- Well guess what! I just did!
Ms. Harris- Alright! Alright! Nia, go take a seat! Patrick sit down! Everybody just calm down!

To recuperate the class from what they just witnessed took about 20 minutes. Finally, Ms. Harris was able to get the classroom’s attention and go on with teaching her lesson. I never got so close to fighting someone in my life. I know you might think I’m a goody two-shoes, but really I just follow rules & try to be on my best behavior. To be honest, I’ve never done anything really to upset my parents or anybody I know for that matter. I’ve never had a boyfriend…and I have to confess! I’ve never gotten my first kiss! I’m 14 so I know all that kind of stuff will come way later…at least I think it will.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 5: Stand Up[/glow]

After the whole situation cooled over, everyone was still. It was obvious they were listening to Ms. Harris but I knew the thought of what just happened with Nia & Patrick was lingering through everyone’s minds. There was 15 minutes of class left & Ms. Harris gave us time to work on the class work she assigned. 5 minutes passed & I couldn’t handle it anymore, I had to say something.

Lalani- I know this is off subject, but I’m sorry if I caused all this between you & Nia
Patrick- It’s okay! Remember at lunch when I said she was just cool?
Lalani- Yeah? What about it?
Patrick- Well that should’ve told you I wasn’t exactly ”excited” about the relationship I’m in…or was in. I should be apologizing to you, I know it’s your first day & you didn’t need the drama.
Lalani- Nah, it’s okay. I’m just surprised I fought back!
Patrick- You never snapped back before?
Lalani- Nope, I didn’t think I had it in me
Patrick- Well I’m glad it came out now because I was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to break up with her

We kept talking until the bell rang. Patrick & I ignored the whispers, not to mention the stares, as we got our things together and went on with our business. The last class of the day finally came upon us. The whole day felt like it lasted forever, I had gotten the best of both worlds good & bad. As Patrick & I walked to 6th hour we talked & smiled as if nothing happened. It was strange, it kind of felt like I saved him from something he was trapped in. We finally arrived at our class, which was math. Patrick again introduced me to the teacher & we were lucky enough to find two empty seats next to each other. Class went by quickly and next thing I knew school was over for the day. I called Dane on my cell phone and he said to meet up at his Navigator. Patrick was kind enough to walk with me to the parking lot. Along the way there, I saw Nia again with her crew. She stared again at me so hard I swear you could see the color red in her eyes. Patrick was quick to notice this & he proceeded to put his arm around me. It was like he was saying, “Get over it!” with this action. Of course I didn’t mind being so close to the boy. We finally got to the Navigator & as I was leaning against the passenger door waiting for Dane, a girl approached Patrick & myself.

? - I come in peace!
Patrick- Your in our 5th hour class, what’s your name?
? - I’m Janessa, look Lalani. I just wanted to say thank you!
Lalani- Thank you? For what?
Janessa- I’m glad you put Nia in her place! You don’t know how many girls are glad to have someone around to stand up to her
Patrick- Word?
Janessa- Yes! I mean, this school was being ran by that lil’ girl and the Dimepiecez! So girl keep doing what your doing! Stand up!
Lalani- Wait, what are the Dimepeicez?
Janessa- That’s the name of their little crew, look. I gotta go and get home but I just want you to know I got your back if you need it.
Lalani- Thanks
Janessa- Well I’m gone, peace ya’ll. Later Patrick!
Patrick- Late
Lalani- Bye

After that little interface with Janessa, Patrick & I just looked at each other in shock. We knew that Nia was “THE” popular girl in school, but we didn’t know a lot of people actually disliked her so much. To tell the truth, I was a little worried because now that I stood up to Nia I knew a lot of problems were going to come up. But now, school’s over & I’m ready to just go home & relax. I saw Dane walking up to the Navigator with Dustin & Kelly, not to mention a couple of girls following them.

Dane- You ready to go ‘lani?
Lalani- Yeah, let’s roll
Dustin- Ayo Patrick, you ready?
Patrick- Yeah, so is the driver picking us up?
Kelly- He should be, but you know how long he takes
Dane- You know I could give you a ride if you want?
Dustin- Man! I wish I brought my truck today! But noooo! Kelly had to get me in trouble!
Kelly- Yo! That wasn’t my fault! You came in late & mama was beatin’ my brains in with questions on where you were!
Dustin- You know when I’m with Eva I take my time!
Patrick- Oooooh? Doing what? (he says in a “assuming” tone)
Dustin- Ha! ha! (he says sarcastically) Funny! You know what I mean!
Kelly- We’re missing the point here! Are we gonna roll out wit’ Dane or are we gonna wait for the driver again?
Patrick- Well I don’t wanna be waitin’ again, last time it took the driver half an hour.
Dustin- Aight, so I guess we gonna roll out wit’ you Dane? You sure it’s alright?
Dane- Naw, don’t trip. Go ahead & get in.
Dustin- I call shotgun!
Kelly- Wait man! Lalani gets first choice it’s her call!
Lalani- I don’t have a problem with sitting in the back
Dustin- Hah! (he taunts Kelly)

They all piled into the truck while me, Patrick, & Kelly sat in the back seat. Dane pulled out & we were on our way out of Miami Prep’s parking lot. While we were going down the street to the stoplight we saw a couple of girls in a BMW with the top down.

Kelly- (nudges me) You see those girls?
Lalani- Yeah (I look out the window & see the girls)
Kelly- Stay away from them
Lalani- Why?
Kelly- Let’s just say they’ll take you somewhere you don’t wanna go

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[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 6: Stalkers R’ Us[/glow]

After Kelly told me I should stay away from those girls. I couldn’t help but wonder who they were & what they did for Kelly to warn me about them.

Dustin- Yo Dane, just take us to our house down here in Miami. We don’t stay at our loft in South Beach on the weekdays
Dane- Oh aight, where’s it at?
Dustin- It’s out a couple of streets, go west from the next stoplight until you hit Eastern Shores St. & I’ll help you from there
Dane- Aight I got you

The as the stoplight changed it’s color I noticed to the right of us a silver Bentley by our side. There was a girl all by herself driving and making eyes at Dustin while he was relaxing in the passenger seat with the window down.

Patrick- Yo Dizzy! Isn’t that, that one broad that’s all up on yo’ jock?
Dustin- (looks out to his right) Aww sh*t! (he sinks down his seat) Man! I can’t stand her! She won’t take no for an answer!

The girl notices Dustin sinking down & to her dismay drives off ahead of us.

Dustin- She gone?
Patrick- Yeah, she’s gone
Kelly- What’s up with that girl anyway?
Dustin- I don’t know! At first we were cool with each other but then she started becomin’ a lil’ obsessed! She kept telling me ‘bout how bad she wants to have my baby & how we gonna get married someday. I was like “What the f*^*!”
Kelly- (he laughs) You got a stalker!
Dustin- Laugh all you want that girl makes me feel uneasy. She even asked me out a little after I started going out with Eva. I told her no and she still shoved her number in my backpack & some notes with hearts drawn on it & everything!

I wasn’t shocked to find out the boys had stalkers at school. Their B5! Of course there’s going to be some fans that they will be going to class with. But that’s not what I was thinking about at that moment. I was still wondering why Kelly told me to stay away from those girls who were in the BMW. I don’t know why he told me that. But hey! Who am I to ignore his warning? Even though we just became friends I know he wouldn’t tell me to do something unless it was in my best interest. But still, I wonder who the hell those girls were!

Patrick- Kelly, you keep laughin’ but you forget ‘bout Shanice!

As soon as Patrick said that, I saw Kelly’s smile fade away into a straight face

Dustin- Oh word! You makin’ fun of me when you had it worse!
Patrick- Fo’ real! I remember she started her lil’ stalker trip when you started rollin’ wit’ Novy! (he laughs) I remember you tryn’a dodge her at lunch!
Kelly- Shut up! That chick scared me fo’ real! She would talk about how she saw me at the house & that she knew what I was wearin’ & doin’. GOD THAT GIRL SCARE ME!
Dustin- Now you know how I feel!

Again, I wasn’t too shocked about Dustin’s & Kelly’s stalkers. But again, I thought this was private school! It seemed more like an open playground for people to play & bug B5. Then I started to wonder about the rest of the boys. I wondered what the youngin’s were up to.

Lalani- So Patrick, how are Carnell & Bryan?
Patrick- Eh! They’re good. Carnell has this little girlfriend at their private school. She’s really cute for being 13!
Kelly- As for Lil’ B, he’s alone. He’s not really chasing “one” girl. He’s always kickin’ game to all the girls we meet, even on tour. He’s tight cause it get’s their attention, but for now. He’s single
Dustin- Well he’s ten! What you expect? Bryan in a serious relationship?
Kelly- I’m sorry bro, but I don’t remember callin’ on you? If I want your opinion I’ll give it to ya!
Dustin- Why I oughta! (he puts his fists up like he’s about to start boxing)
Dane- Real quick, what side of Eastern Shores you live at?
Kelly- On the west side, just keep going straight for anotha two blocks & make a left
Dane- Aight, I gotta get used to these streets man! This is what I hate about movin’ I always gotta learn the streets again

After about another 5 minutes we finally arrive to the Breeding home

It’s a beautiful, modern-like house! I personally like it! I can see myself spending some time here!

Dustin- Thanks for the ride D!
Dane- Don’t trip man! If you need another one just let me know, but you gonna cop the gas!
Dustin- Aight, deal! Ya’ll wanna come in?
Lalani- Can we Dane!? (I say excitedly)
Dane- We can’t! We gotta get home before mom & dad trip
Lalani- Awww (I sit back pouting)
Kelly- Well next time man, we’ll give you a tour!
Dane- Sound good
Dustin- Aight man (he gives Dane a weird handshake)
Dane- Lata
Kelly- (moves over to the door & opens it) Lata man!
Patrick- (whispers in my ear quickly) You look cute when you pout

I start to blush & I become so speechless I just stay quiet

Patrick- (normal tone) Okay thanks again D! (he gets out the truck)
Dustin- We’ll see ya’ll tomorrow!
Dane- Aight!

The doors close & next thing I see is Patrick, Kelly, & Dustin opening their gates. My brother drives off & as he does that, I look out the rear window. Before we get too far, I see Patrick look at me & give me quick wink. That’s when I realize, this boy is going to change my life somehow.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 7: Realize[/glow]

Yo, I’m Patrick Breeding. I take over the story this chapter, although it’s Lalani’s story. I’m sure you all wanna know what’s going through my head right? Right? Aw come on! Somebody gots to care…uh see you! Yeah you looking at the screen! I know you want to know! So for this beautiful girl reading this, I’m going to continue my part!

Dustin- (walking up to the front door) Man! I think we made us some good homies there! Dane! That’s my dogg right there!
Kelly- Fo’ real! That Lalani too, she’s a cutie (opening the front door)
Patrick- I know! She’s a rare one!
Kelly- (walking into the house) How you know?
Patrick- I can feel it! She’s gonna be something!
Dustin- Uh oh! (he says in that Valley Girl tone he does so well) I think some one is caught up!
Kelly- Little does he know! He’s with Nia
Patrick- Not anymore!
Dustin & Kelly- (at the same time) WHAT!

Ya’ll know what happened, Lalani told you! But see my slow brothers aren’t filled in. So I let ‘em know what went down in 5th hour. I thought they were gonna hate on me as usual but they shocked me!

Dustin- Good! I ain’t like her anyway! (we all sit at the couch)
Kelly- Fo’ real! I didn’t like her eitha! It’s ‘bout time you cut that one loose Pat! She was a waste of time!
Dustin- On the real! She was a snobby one!
Patrick- I don’t know why I went for her in the first place
Kelly- You were blinded
Dustin- Yeah you wanted the popular broad who would make you known
Patrick- I guess ya’ll is right
Kelly- Trust! We know!
Dustin- Been there, done that

I neva really thought ‘bout it but they was right! At first I thought Nia was a good choice to get wit’. But after awhile I felt a lil’ stuck in something I couldn’t get out of. I guess it’s good I found a girl like Lalani to stick up for me like she did. She took me out of that game I just didn’t want to play anymore! She’s a cool girl, a special one right there…I can’t even front she FINE too!

Carnell- (walkin through the door with Sammi) Ey!!
Dustin- (looks at Carnell but don’t get up) HOLLA! What up Sam?
Sammi- Hey Dustin!
Kelly- (does the same as Dustin) Yo! What it do Sammi?
Sammi- Hi Kelly!
Carnell- Yo? Patrick! Ain’t you gonna say hi?
Patrick- Huh…oh, yeah sorry I was thinking ‘bout somethin’. What’s up Sam?
Sammi- Hey Patrick
Carnell- What were you thinkin’ bout so hard?

I can’t open my mouth just yet ‘bout Lalani to my bros. They would think I’m out my mind for gettin’ wit’ another girl so quick!

Patrick- Oh naw, I was just thinkin’ bout rehearsals
Dustin- Yeah! (he looks at his watch) We got 2 hours to kill! I’m gonna holla at Eva. I’ll be back lata!
Kelly- Ey! Take me to Novy’s house! I wanna see my baby too!
Dustin- Aight! Hurry yo butt up!
Patrick-Uh, you two forgettin’ somethin’?
Kelly- Naw, what?
Carnell- Maybe…a shower!
Patrick- What kinna boyfriend is you! Forgettin’ to take a shower before you see yo girl!
Kelly- Oh, yeah. We better get down with the quickness D!
Dustin- I’m one step ahead of ya!

They slow a**es rush up the stairs to take a shower in their bathrooms

Carnell- Well me & Sammi are gonna go swimmin’
Patrick- It’s the end of September!
Carnell- In Miami, that mean it’s the middle of July! Come on Sammi let’s go
Sammi- Okay, wait!
Carnell- What?
Sammi- You don’t want me to cook you anything to eat first?
Patrick- Word! I want some food!
Carnell- Nah! I’ll take you out to eat later. Let’s just go chill in the pool for now, I only got 2 hours.
Sammi- Well let me make something for Pa…(I interrupt her)
Patrick- Naw it’s okay. I know you here for ‘nellz go ahead & have fun
Sammi- Okay thanks Pat
Patrick- Don’t sweat it

All of a sudden I see the door fly open & see Bryan’s lil’ tiny butt walk into the house with his eyes all up on his PSP. He drops his backpack by the door, kick’s off his shoes as they go flyin’ everywhere, & he closes the door wit’ his backside.

Patrick- I know you ain’t just walk up in here & make a mess!
Bryan- (looking up from his PSP) Huh? Oh! My bad! (he picks up his bag & drops it on the couch)
Patrick- I meant yo shoes! They all over the place!
Bryan- (sucks his teeth) GAH! LEE! Ain’t no pleasin’ you! (he gets his shoes and neatly puts them by the couch)
Patrick- That’s betta!
Bryan- Man! I swear! You have to have everythin’ yo way!
Patrick- What’s yo problem?
Bryan- I ain’t got no problem!!
Patrick- Why you yellin’ for?
Bryan- I’m sorry Patrick! I’m just a lil’ mad
Patrick- Well I got 2 hours to spare, let’s hear the problem?
Bryan- (puts his PSP in his backpack) Okay, well. I like this girl
Patrick- Oh! I see where this is goin’!
Bryan- Yeah well, I saw her at the gas station while the driver was puttin’ gas into the car. She’s the FINEST girl I ever seen!
Patrick- She yo age?
Bryan- She looked it! I just wish I could’ve gotten down from the truck & asked her what her name was! But the driver wouldn’t let me even open the door!
Patrick- Well, if maybe you’ll see her again
Bryan- I hope so, I really do

Just then I heard a whole bunch of thumpin’ & noise comin’ from upstairs. Next thing I see, Dustin & Kelly is rushin’ down the stairs all fast

Dustin- Okay gotta go! I only got an hour & a half now! (he says all fast)
Kelly-If mom asks me & Dustin went to see our girl’s! We’ll be back before rehearsals!
Dustin- Oh what up Bryan! Lata Bryan!
Kelly- Lata Lil’ B!

They rushed by us so fast we didn’t even know what they said! All we knew is that if it involve my brother’s & they women! Then it’s gonna be a while! Me & Bryan just kicked it for another 10 minutes & then I just went to my room to relax by myself for a lil’ bit. When I got up there I just threw myself on tha bed & started thinkin’. Thinkin’ ‘bout anythin’ that came to my head, which turned out to be Lalani. I always been thinkin’ bout girls but somehow I couldn’t get my mind of this particular girl. I barely met her & already I’m thinkin’ ‘bout her too much. I just laid there lost in thoughts of this cutie! That’s when I started to realize, I’m gettin’ feelings for Lalani


[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 8: I Got Next![/glow]

Ugh! I finally got the spotlight back! Yay! Okay, in case you don’t know it’s Lalani. Now I can get back to my part of the story! Well, after leaving the Breeding home we got home & I was just lost in my thoughts of Patrick. He winked at me! I couldn’t believe the Patrick Breeding that girls go crazy for actually made that expression to me! Dane was a different story, you could tell he was glad to make some new friends…popular friends. But it was easy for him to pick up & do something like that. He has this energy about him that makes everyone around him gravitate towards him. Myself on the other hand had the ability to make people feel uneasy and tense. I don’t know what possessed me to make people feel that way but granted, that’s what would happen.

Dane- (walking into our house) We’re home!

If I didn’t mention it before, our house is very lavish! Isn’t it?


But as fancy our new place was I still couldn’t get used to how we live now. We have a Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator & Mercedes Benz as our cars! Even at that, none of our rides are older than a year!

Dane- (saying again) Mom! We’re home! (we see her walk out of the kitchen)
Mom- Hey babies! (she gives us a hug as we stand by the door)
Lalani- Mommy!

I might be 14-years-old, but I am still a mommy & daddy’s girl!

Mom- How was school?
Dane- It wasn’t bad (he sits down on the couch)
Lalani- We made new friends
Mom- Oh really? Who?
Dane- B5
Mom- B5! I thought they live in Atlanta?

See my mom is different! Since she owns a chain of record stores she’s up to date on all the Hip-hop, Rap, R&B artists. Which is cool because We don’t have one of those moms that consider your music “racket” or “noise”.

Dane- (turning on the T.V.) Naw! They moved down here from Georgia because it got crowded over there
Mom- Well that’s nice!
Lalani- Yep! It sure is! (I sit down next to Dane while he flips to BET)
Dane- Where’s dad?
Mom- He’s at the station, he said he should be home later on tonight
Dane- And Marissa?
Mom- She’ll be home in about a hour. Listen, I have to stop by the office right now. They’re scheduling appearances at the store & I have to make a the final decision.
Dane- Okay ma! Becareful!
Mom- (walking out the door with her purse) You know I always do. Oh if I’m not back in time go ahead & order pizza or something. (she hands me a 20$ bill)
Lalani- Okay mom, bye!
Mom- Bye! (she walks out & closes the door behind her)

Dane & I watch BET for about a hour & switch to the movie channels. As soon as we flip the channel, the door opens & Marissa walks through the door.

Marissa- Hey guys!
Dane- Hey baby doll! (he gets up & hugs her)

Dane adores Marissa! I do too but Dane is overprotective when it comes to Marissa. I don’t blame him she’s a very beautiful 10-year-old! The good thing is Dane is affectionate to all of us. None of us feel inferior to each other because it’s we’re all equal.

Marissa- Whoa! Dane! Don’t mess up my hair!
Lalani- Hey Marissa! How was your first day?
Marissa- It was okay, I made new friends! How about you two?
Lalani- The same as you
Dane- Hey! You want to get some ice cream? (he says to Marissa)
Marissa- Yeah okay!
Dane- Lalani, you in?
Lalani- No I’m okay. You guys go ahead, I’ll stay here.
Dane- Okay then! We’ll be back in a hot second!
Lalani- Okay becareful, make sure Marissa puts her belt on!
Dane- I know, I know! (they walk out the door, Marissa still has her backpack on)

After they left, I wanted to get out of my clothes & slip into something comfortable. So I went to my room & put this on
While I was getting dressed I was wondering about what Patrick was doing. Was he hanging around with his brothers at home? Was he thinking about what happened with Nia? Was he thinking about me? I went back downstairs & watched some more T.V. until I heard the phone ring. I rushed over to the cordless on the other couches & picked up the line.

Lalani- Hello?
?- ‘lani? It’s Dad!
Lalani- Oh hi dad!
Dad- How was your first day today?
Lalani- It was okay
Dad- That’s good, look I’m going to have to be a while longer over at the station. Tell your mother I’ll be late for dinner okay?
Lalani- Okay but she’s at the office. She’ll probably be home late too, she gave us money to order pizza or something.
Dad- Really? Okay well, I guess I’m okay then. I’ll be home later on tonight, the major is really breathing down my neck!
Lalani- Okay dad, no problem. Take it easy on the work!
Dad- I will, you be good okay?
Lalani- Okay bye dad
Dad- Bye baby
:::CLICK:::

Well, I guess I’m going to be alone for a little while longer. I stood in the living room & decided to play some video games. I turned on the Playstation 2 & put in “Def Jam: Fight for New York”. As the game loaded, I heard the door open & knew it was Dane.

Dane- Hey! We’re back!
Marissa- Thank you Dane for the ice cream
Dane- It’s okay baby doll!
?- Oh! I got next!
Lalani- What the hell!


[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 9: Hey Ma[/glow]

I turned around & found myself in a state of shock! What was Dustin doing at my house?

Marissa- Lalani! You said the h-e-double hockey sticks word!
Dane- It’s okay Marissa, just don’t use that word okay?
Marissa- Okay! I’m going to go change! (she says in her light uplifting tone of voice)
Dustin- Hey ‘lani! What is POPPIN’ in here? (he says loudly)
Lalani- Dustin? What are you doing in my casa?
Dane- Oh see, we went to “El Paletero” (Translation: The Ice Cream man) cause that’s the only place I like to go.
Dustin- And I was there! Eva loves her Vanilla! I love my chocolate! But she had to go. They called her in to work cause they needed someone to cover an open shift. So after she left I saw Dane comin’ in & well. Now I’m here!
Lalani- Wait! They let YOU go to the ice cream shop…IN PUBLIC?
Dustin- Yeah, well I go there all the time. The owner has a “special” back entrance for me & my guests. Then I heard Dane’s voice so I rode with your bro, dropped off Eva, & got here!
Lalani- Well, you got all the angles covered
Dustin- Yes sir! Now bust out wit’ that 2 player! I wanna play!
Lalani- Okay, sure! (I handed him the 2nd controller & we started to play)

It was crazy! All of a sudden, I went from a fan of B5 to a personal friend. At least I thought so because Dustin was right in front of me playing video games with me!

I can’t lie, I kind of was hoping Patrick would be with him. I wanted to get to know Patrick a little more. Besides my now MAJOR crush on the boy, I still wanted to be a good friend. After about half an hour of playing video games Dustin’s cell phone rang.

Dustin- (putting down the controller) Holla!…I know, you think you can send the driver to pick me up?…I’m at Dane’s crib…Yeah…I don’t know if they want to come?

(he puts down the phone to his shoulder) Yo ‘lani! Dane! You wanna come to rehearsals with me? You can chill at the spot while we do our routine?
Dane- I don’t know man. We got our little sister with us
Dustin- You can bring her too if you want. You in Lalani?
Lalani- Yeah, sure!
Dane- Well, let me call my mom & ask her if can go
Dustin- Aight

(he puts the phone back to his ear) Yeah they might come with me, they gotta ask permission first…Okay, so you got the driver comin’?

As Dustin continued his conversation he gave the person on the other line our address while we quickly called mom. Dane eventually got her on the phone & asked if she would let us go. She said yes & that’s when I rushed upstairs to check myself out. I know I’m in sweats but it’s not a formal thing so I decided to say in my current outfit. Dane rushed upstairs & changed into this

After he got dressed, I walked into Marissa’s room to tell her where we were going. She always liked B5 like myself but I was shocked when that Dustin actually rode with her & Dane in the truck that she didn’t say anything. No reaction at all, she probably thought like I did. There was no use to scream anybody’s head off, we just have to be ourselves. But back to what I was saying, I told her where we were going & she was already changed into this
I guess she wanted to match with me, which I don’t mind. She’s my baby sister!

Within 5 minutes the driver pulled up in an Escalade & we all piled in there. It was kind of unreal. We were actually going to a B5 rehearsal! We actually were cool with the boys of B5. It was crazy! But it was really happening & I couldn’t be happier to be apart of it. About a half an hour later, we pulled up to a dance studio. It was a nice, fancy looking studio for the rich people to learn Latin rhythms, Ballroom dancing, & even Hip-Hop. We went in through the back & saw heavy security guards. Even though there were no people in sight I guess it was procedure to have security around at all times. I saw Mrs. Breeding & greeted her with a firm handshake while Dustin introduced my family & me. She was so lively & cheery it would bring a tear to your eye! Then as I walked into the studio, Dane & Dustin stood by the door watching the girls dance in the Hip-hop room talking. As I kept walking in that’s when I saw him, right in front of me. It was the boy of my dreams & the star of the fantasy I now realized I had. It was Patrick himself just standing there looking through his cell phone. He poked his head up for a quick second at me & then realized it was me. He put his phone in his pocket & he came up to me.

Patrick- I wasn’t expectin’ to see you! (he gives the biggest hug you could ever ask for)
Lalani- Well your brother invited us, I hope it’s okay
Patrick- Yeah, we’re not going to be practicing our routine anymore though. We’re gonna talk about the place for our performance.
Lalani- Your gonna perform somewhere?
Patrick- Yeah, there’s a tour coming up for us to be in
Lalani- But I thought you just got off tour?
Patrick- Yeah we just finished the “Scream Tour” but now we have the “Jingle Jam” comin’ up
Lalani- Oh

I kind of was a little upset that Patrick would be going away soon. I mean, he just got off the summer tour with Pretty Ricky & Bow Wow. Now, their planning on going on yet another tour. I just hope this tour isn’t for a while.

Patrick- But I’m glad you came. I wanted to talk to you about something.
Lalani- What?
Patrick- I’ll tell you later
Lalani- Okay

Just then Marissa walked up to my side & stood there glancing at Patrick. I saw Patrick’s reaction as he tilted his head to get a peek at this little girl with big beautiful eyes.

Patrick- Hello (he says nice & friendly to Marissa)
Marissa- Hi (she says shyly as she looks down to her feet)
Patrick- (squats down to Marissa’s height) My name is Patrick, what’s yours?
Marissa- I know who you are. My name is Marissa, I’m Lalani’s sister
Patrick- Well your very cute! How old are you?
Marissa- I’m 10!
Patrick- Wow! You look like your 7 or 8!
Marissa- Hey! I’m not that little!

Just then Bryan walks by Patrick

Bryan- Patrick! They call…(he stops his words as he looks at Marissa)
Bryan- It’s you! (he says in astonishment & amazment)
Patrick- Who?
Bryan- That’s the girl I saw at the gas station!
Marissa- (amazed at the sight of Bryan) Oh my gosh! You’ve seen me?
Bryan- Yeah! I saw you earlier at the gas station! I wanted to get down & ask you your name but the driver wouldn’t let me! What’s your name?
Marissa- I’m Marissa
Bryan- Wow! Your really pretty Marissa!
Marissa- (she blushes) Thank you, your really cute!
Bryan- (he looks down to his feet) Thanks!
Patrick- That’s the girl!
Bryan- Yup! That’s her!
Patrick- Wow! My brother likes you Marissa!
Bryan- Yes I do!
Lalani- Wait what we’re you doing at the gas station? You were supposed to take the school bus!
Marissa- Daddy picked me up! I thought mommy knew? Well daddy got me from school & he had to put in gas. That’s when daddy got down with me & bought me some Skittles & juice!
Patrick- Skittles you say? You know I got to have…
Lalani- (I interrupt) Yes Patrick we know, you gotta have ‘em Skittles!

All of a sudden, I heard their manager call out for them. We knew we had to leave the room, which we didn’t mind.

Dustin- Ayo! Sorry y’all but we gotta talk in private. Y’all can look around the dance rooms. Maybe you can even learn a thing or two.
Dane- Won’t they as if we gotta membership first?
Dustin- Nah, if your all the way back here in this room they’ll assume you got one. Just keep quiet & they won’t ask questions, if they do. Just say your with us.
Dane-Okay D! Just tell us when you ready!
Dustin- I’ll call you when we ready to go aight?
Dane- Aight!

We walked out the room & passed by the classrooms. We wanted to see what kind of dancers the studio had. We passed the ballroom room & watched them try to learn to do the tango. We then passed the Latin dance classes & saw them dance Salsa style! We then passed the Hip-Hop room, we loved the way they were crumpin’ & pop lockin’. The instructor saw us & invited us in. He was really nice, he introduced us to the class & asked if we had any experience. That’s when Dane said him & I used to little performances at school back in Texas. While the instructor was talking about Hip-Hop styles & the movements, all of us sat down on the polished wood floors. I sat down next to this cute guy! He looked REALLY cute! He smiled at me as I sat down, that’s when he whispered something into my ear.

? - Psst! Hey ma, what’s your name?

[imari9]

Hey Eva girl glad 2 see your back! Anyways bump It up!

[only4dustin]

No problem Mz.Fizzle is all 4 u girl all this repostin lol! Iz hard!! lol

[~Mizz~Fizzle~SO~FLy05~]

lol bump it up.....b5 n there stalkers

[only4dustin]

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 10: Dance 4 U[/glow]

INTRODUCING:


? – Psst! He ma, what’s your name?
Lalani- Lalani, what’s yours?
? – I’m Javon, has anybody ever told you that you look like Christina Milian?
Lalani- (I giggle a little) Actually, I got that once before. Has anyone ever told you that you look like J Boog from B2K?
Javon- (he chuckles) Yeah, I get that sometimes. You should see my little sister! She looks just like that one girl!
Lalani- Oh so specific! (I say sarcastically)

He seemed really nice & friendly. Not to mention VERY CUTE! That picture above is exactly how he was looking & standing! It was amazing that now I was starting to see a new side of life I wasn’t used to just yet. I have to admit, back in Texas I wasn’t looking very good. I was overweight, didn’t put much effort in clothes, & makeup or hair just wasn’t nice at all! But over the summer before I moved, I worked out VERY HARD. I wanted to forget the days of being made fun of because of my weight & those other bad days when the boys would be embarrassed to be seen with me. By the time August came around, I went from 143 lbs. to 120lbs. I learned how to do my hair & makeup. As for the clothes, my mom helped me become up to date on the nice gear & hottest looks. So now you know, I have a little insecurity lurking inside my heart. To be honest, I still think I’m overweight & ugly. I would have NO chance with ANY guy! That’s just how I feel.

Javon- So your new to the class?
Lalani- Yeah, how long have you been in this class?
Javon- About a year now
Lalani- Wow, do you know how to dance?
Javon- Oh yeah! I just come in here to learn the “new” moves. Other than that I’m SICC WIT’ IT!
Lalani- That’s cool!
Javon- So, um. How old are you?
Lalani- I’m 14, you?
Javon- I’m 16 gonna be 17 next month. You gotta man?
Lalani- Nope, you gotta girl?
Javon- No ma’am

We kept talking for a long time. Before we knew it, it was already a hour we had been in the room. I got to know him really well & he seemed interested in getting to know me, which I didn’t mind at all. Dane was dancing most of the time with Marissa. For being a little girl she really knew how to move & of course my brother isn’t a bad dancer either. The instructor told us to pair up & choose a partner. Javon was quick to ask me to be his partner & I didn’t refuse. The instructor wanted to see us try pop lockin’ with a partner. He turned on “Oh” by Ciara & we got into it. Before long, I could hear Dane’s cell phone go off & I knew it was Dustin. I saw Dane look for me through the crowd & he made a motion with his hands as if saying “Hey! Let’s go!” So I knew my little interface with Javon was over.

Lalani- I’m so sorry Javon but I have to go
Javon- No you don’t! Come on stay!
Lalani- I’m sorry but I have to
Javon- Aw, your gonna break my heart like that? (he says all playfully)
Lalani- I’m sorry, if there’s anything I could do…
Javon- (he interrupts) Let me have your number & I wont suffer from a broken heart as bad
Lalani- Well, even though I hardly know you I’ll take a chance
Javon- Aight then (he pulls out his cell phone from his pocket) What is it?

I give him my number & give him a hug as he gives me a kiss on my hand. I swear this guy was smooth as Casanova himself! Dane, Marissa, & I walked out of the class & thanked the instructor. When we got to the room that B5 was in we saw everybody packing up & leaving. I saw Dustin & Carnell practicing small dance movements, Kelly on his cell phone I assume talking to Novy, Bryan was drawing on the table they were all sitting at with a pen, & I saw Patrick leaning against the wall as if he was waiting for someone. Marissa went towards Bryan’s way while Dane walked up to Dustin & started trying to do the same movements Carnell & Dustin were doing. I walked over to Patrick to see what or whom he was waiting for.

Lalani- Hey stranger, are you waiting for something?
Patrick- I was waiting for you
Lalani- Oh really? Thank you! That’s sweet of you!
Patrick- So did you have a little fun?
Lalani- Yeah! I went around to see the dance classes

I figured to keep Javon quiet until I was sure he would call. I mean I don’t want to tell Patrick about this guy who asked for my number but he never called. I didn’t need to look like an even bigger loser than I already am.

Patrick- That’s tight!

We just hung out in the room for about another 5 minutes. Kelly eventually got off his cell phone & that’s Dustin suggested we go kick it somewhere.

Carnell- Um…Dustin. We can kick it but I wasn’t introduced!
Dustin- Oh my bad! Yo Dane, Lalani! This is my little brother Carnell. Carnell, this is Dane & Lalani!
Carnell- What about the little one? (he nods his head in Marissa’s direction)
Kelly- Yeah! That’s who I haven’t met either

I saw Marissa talking & drawing with Bryan with her head down & eyes focused on the table.

Lalani- Oh! I forgot to introduce you guys! (I walk behind Marissa sitting next to Bryan) This is my little sister! (I put my hands on her shoulders)
Marissa- (she adorably picks up her head) Hi! (she says with her tiny voice)
Dustin- Hey lil’ M! I’m Dustin! (he says with all his energy)
Carnell- I’m Carnell
Kelly- And I’m Kelly
Marissa- I know (she continues drawing) I like your guys’ CD! I play it all the time!
Bryan- Really? What’s your favorite song?
Marissa- Hmm... (she puts the pen to her head as she looks up to the ceiling lost in thought) I like “Heartbreak”, “Back In Your Arms”, & “U Got Me”. I like all of them! (she gets back to drawing)
Bryan- Cool! I like you even more!
Marissa- Not more then I like you!
Dustin- (fake cries) *sniffle* Now isn’t that just adorable! (pretends to wipe a tear from his right eye)
Patrick- (playing along) Aw Dustin! Don’t cry!
Dustin- I am not crying!! (he continues poking at his eyes) There’s just something in my eye, excuse me.

Everybody chuckles a little from another joke by the infamously funny Dustin.

Dustin- Naw, but on the real! We should we go? Mama would let us go! As long as we back by 9:00pm (he looks at his watch) It’s 6:00pm so we got some time to chill.
Patrick- Well, I wouldn’t mind going to Dane & Lalani’s crib
Dustin- Been there! Done that! Let’s go out!
Kelly- In case you forgot Dizzy, we’re B5! We can’t exactly go roll out & kick it on the boulevard! Fans can mob us! You remember what happened in D.C.! You were there!
Dustin- Oh yeah! Well, how bout our crib?
Dane- Naw sorry but we can’t go out. We gotta be home when our ma gets home.
Patrick- Let’s just go to Dane’s crib! (he looks at Dane) Can you have people over?
Dane- Yeah, I know we can! It’s just ya’ll gotta be out by 9:00pm not to be rood but we can’t have people over real late
Kelly- Naw, we understand. It’s a school night anyway! We gotta be home early
Patrick- So D’s crib then?
Dustin- Yeah I’m good with that
Kelly-Me too
Carnell- Ya’ll go on ahead, I’m gonna go to Sammi’s house. We’re gonna kick it for a little bit.
Dustin- Does mama know?
Carnell- Yup! She’s gonna take me!
Patrick- (he yells to Bryan) Yo Bryan! You wanna go home or kick it with us at Dane’s house?
Bryan- Marissa’s house?! Yeah! I’m in!!
Kelly- Well that settles it!
Dustin- Yeah! Okay let’s roll!

We all left the studio & went to our house while Carnell was separated from us to be with Sammi. Carnell went with Mrs. Breeding & she took him to his woman’s house.

Carnell- (knocks on the door & Sammi opens it) Hey!
Sammi- Hey Nelly! Come on in!
Carnell- (he walks in & takes a seat on the couch) I can tell from the car parked outside that your brother’s home
Sammi- Yeah he’s in his room, he just came home (she joins Carnell)
Carnell- You think he might want to play some basketball?
Sammi- Nah, he came home so tired!
Carnell- Hey! Are those pictures new? (he points to the picture of her brother)
Sammi- Yeah! He just got them developed after school today (she grabs a yellow folder) I think they came out very nicely! But I like this one the most! (she hands the folder & Carnell opens it to this picture of Sammi’s brother)



[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 11: Gotta Getcha![/glow]

At about 6:30pm we finally arrived at our house. We called mom to let her know & she thought it was great! It’s not everyday that your kids would be hanging out with musical stars all night. We stopped a lot along the way to pick up ice cream, soda, food, & of course candy! We started for the Playstation 2 as soon as we busted through the door. We each became so hyped up from the sugar we jammed into our systems that we were just acting a fool in the house! Of course Patrick felt this sugar high way more than all of us combined. He practically bounced off the walls from his energy, but we all felt it because energy is contagious.

Dustin- Okay! Okay! We gotta calm down now! (he throws his hands out as if to say time out)
Kelly- Yo Dane! You gotta stereo system up in here?
Dane- Over there (he points to our expensive stereo that my mom loves so much)

There’s a story behind the stereo but I’ll get to that later.

Bryan- Ohh! Just one more…YES! I murdered you Patrick! Can’t no one take me on the PS2!!
Patrick- You just got lucky! I wasn’t paying attention anyway!
Dane- I got next!
Bryan- Alright then, but are you sure you want to be embarrassed in front of everybody?
Dane- (Patrick hands him the controller & he takes a seat next to Bryan) Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Keep talkin’! I’ll take you out!
Patrick- Yo Kelly! Put on our station!
Kelly- (tuning the stereo into their station) Aw! Man! That’s tha jam!

They were playing “All I Do” at that moment. I loved that song so much! I looked at Patrick looking at me. Somehow he calmed down that moment from his high energy! I didn’t know if that was a good or bad thing but I didn’t care. I liked the way he stared at me, for the first time I felt beautiful. Kelly sat back down around the coffee table while everybody was watching Bryan & Dane play “Def Jam Fight for New York”. I could tell Dustin was text messaging on his cell phone because every 5 minutes his phone would vibrate & you could hear it do so. I assumed it was Eva & it was weird to me. These boys were superstars but still had the normal teen life going on. I thought that would be the hardest thing to do especially if you’re in & out of school because of tours or meetings. But to them, it was just like a normal after school job. I really admired them for that because they weren’t cocky at all, just normal regular guys you would see hanging out & playing video games.

Patrick- (he got up from his seat next to Bryan on the ground & sits next to me) So Lalani? What’s your favorite color?
Lalani- Blue, why?
Patrick- Just wondering. So what do you think of Miami now?
Lalani- I love it!

Marissa was sitting by us but on the floor watching the game. I guess she thought it was an appropriate time to ask about Javon. So she turned around & asked me some questions.

Marissa- Hey Lalani! Who was that guy that you were talking to in the dance class?
Patrick- Guy? What guy? (he gave me a puzzled look)

I had nothing to hide, I wasn’t ashamed, & I had no reason to be! It was just the factor if Patrick would believe me if he heard a cute guy was talking to me. It seemed like nobody would believe that a good-looking guy would be interested, but that’s the insecurity in me coming out.

Lalani- Oh Javon? He was some guy that was nice enough to dance with me.
Patrick- Dance? He asked you to dance?
Marissa- I saw him pull out his cell phone when you were talking to him. Did you give him your number?
Patrick- Number? He asked you for your number? What happened!
Lalani- Nothing happened. We partnered danced & then he asked me for my number. He looked like he didn’t mean any harm so I gave it to him.
Patrick- But Lalani! That doesn’t mean he’s okay! What if he’s some psycho & he just hides it really well! What are you going to do then?
Lalani- Patrick it’s okay! He probably won’t even call anyway! I mean, I’m not exactly the hottest thing around
Patrick- Girl! You should know betta! Of course you look good! Why do you think he was quick to get to know you?
Lalani- I don’t know, I just figured he was feeling sorry for me or something
Marissa- You know Lalani, your really pretty! You should stop thinking that you not because you are!
Patrick- See! Even your little sister sees it! Look girl, we might have not known each other for a long time but you’re a good person! I don’t want to worry about you?

See, at this part. Your probably thinking that it’s obvious that he’s trying to tell me something, but that’s now how I saw it at that time. I just thought he was quick to become a good friend. Again, the self-esteem issue came up. No guy would want to be seen with me let alone care about me! I just couldn’t see any guy saying that they did.

Lalani- That’s sweet of you Patrick. Well look, he probably won’t call so I’m not going to worry about it. If he doesn’t then at least I know not to give my number out so quickly.
Patrick- And if he does call you?
Lalani- Then I’ll talk to him. He seemed like a nice guy to get to know
Patrick- So you like him or what?
Lalani- Not right now, it takes a while for me to start to like someone. I have to see what they’re like first.
Patrick- Okay, okay. I’ll let it burn. It ain’t no big deal right? It was just one guy! It’s not like you gave it out to 4 guys in the same night.
Lalani- Exactly!
Patrick- But I swear girl! If he tries to do something to hurt you!! UGH!! (he makes a fist & smacks it against his other hand)
Dustin- DAMN!! I heard that pop! Jeez man! Take it easy!
Patrick- (he chuckles) Don’t get me angry…you wouldn’t like me if I’m ANGRY!

We all start laughing especially how Patrick said that! It was hilarious! Right at the moment, the song changed up & “Gotta Getcha’” by Jermaine Dupri started up! For some weird reason, this song struck a nerve with everybody because everybody started to get up & break it down! Kelly still sat on the couch though, but he was poppin’ the chest & breaking it down there. All of a sudden Patrick grabs me & we start dancing.

Patrick- So did Javon break it down like this? (he busts out with an impressive dance move)
Lalani- No boy! You got it, you got it!
Patrick- Naw girl, you got it!
Lalani- Not really
Patrick- Shut up! You know you bad! I just (he starts singing to the song) gotta getcha, getcha, getcha, getcha.
Lalani- Whatever! (I say playfully as we continue dancing)

The song got to the part where the bridge comes in.

Patrick- (he pulls me by the waist into him & sings along) I gots to getcha’ no matter what it takes, I gots to getcha‘ & I won't make mistakes, baby I gots to getcha’ like I told you before, & I'm gon' getcha’ best believe me fo’ sho!

It was a new experience for me to be sung to. At that moment, I was lost in Patrick’s eyes & words. Even though I knew he was joking around I couldn’t help but feel a little spark flicker on when he had his arms around me. At that moment, I realized it didn’t matter to me if Javon called or not. It was all okay with me because I felt a little captured by Patrick.


[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 12: Where?[/glow]

I was lost in his eyes. I felt a little tipsy even though I had nothing to drink. It was a feeling that I never quite felt before. He made me feel wanted & even a little desired. Patrick was something else & I never thought he would be the way he is. He’s a genuine person & real. I hardly knew him but I just knew that he was himself & no one else.

Patrick- I’m sorry girl! I’m a little hyped from the candy!
Lalani- It’s okay I understand

The song was over & we were just settling down from the high mood. To give you a better idea of what our living room looks like, here’s a picture.
Lovely, isn’t it? We don’t have that purple cushion anymore though, my dad got another one but it’s red instead. Anyway, at that moment I thought automatically about how this was how it was going to be from now on. Us Batistas kicking it with the Breedings.

Dustin- Ugh!!
Kelly- What’s wrong bro?
Dustin- This dude! He works at the same place Eva does! He’s always bugging her! She tells me how annoying he is tryin’ to score her digits & all that.
Kelly- She didn’t tell him she got you?
Dustin- Yeah! She told him she had a man…ME! But she doesn’t want to say it’s me cause then she’ll cause drama you know?
Kelly- Oh I guess you learned your lesson from the forum we got on our website?
Dustin- Yep! I can’t be having any girl cause then she’ll get hurt or they’ll go crazy on her!
Kelly- Yeah I know, Novy’s been getting’ some attention from some cat at her school. Eva even told me that he been annoyin’ Novy & he won’t quit!
Dustin- It’s cool that our girls be goin’ to the same school. That way we both know what’s up. That’s how I found out ‘bout that dude at Eva’s work, Novy told me so.
Patrick- Man! It really sucks huh! We can’t even be goin’ wit’ any girl we want cause they’ll hurt them or try to get to her.
Dane- Glad I ain’t no superstar like y’all!
Dustin- It ain’t all that bad. It’s just I wish I could roll out wit’ my girl & go see a movie…hold her in my arms & not worry about fans or paparazzi
Kelly- Like that will ever happen! We can just keep dreamin’ ‘bout stuff like that!
Bryan- Yeah, I won’t be able to have a regular date when I get older. I’ll end up tryin’ to run from the fans while me & my girl bump rush back into the limo
Dane- Glad I ain’t gonna be goin’ through ish like that! I can have my twizlas at not worry ‘bout anythin’!
Patrick- Twizla?
Dane- Oh I take it you ain’t never heard that Houston joint, Twizla?
Kelly- Marques Houston?
Dane- No! Houston! He did that one joint “I Like That” with Chingy!
Dustin- Oh! I know who you talkin’ ‘bout!
Dane- Yeah well, he gotta song on his CD called “Twizla”. A twizla is a girl that got you wrapped up all in her lovin’. The kind of girl you see yourself holdin’ onto for a while. You feel me?
Patrick- Oh!! I think I found one of those!
Kelly- (makes a joke) You already broke up with Nia!

They all start to laugh except for Bryan because he doesn’t really care about Patrick’s girlfriends. He’s happy just playing video games & talking with Marissa, which became apparent.

Patrick- Ha-Ha! Very funny! (he says sarcastically)
Kelly- I got me a twizla!
Dustin- Yeah me too!
Dane- I need to find me one! I need a girl to roll out with! I’m sick of being alone. My last girlfriend was back in Texas, which was about 3 months ago.
Dustin- Well, I suggest you ain’t get with any girls from Miami Prep! They all SCANDALOUS!
Patrick- There are some girls that aren’t that bad though
Kelly- Yeah like out of every 50, there’s like maybe 4 that are cool
Dustin- I don’t like the girls that go to our school! They mostly about that paper! (he mimic’s a girls voice) “Oh Dustin! I loved you in your “U Got Me” video!” (he gets back to his normal voice) when I went out with this girl there she ways always “Dustin! I love Tiffany’s jewelry! I love diamonds! Oh my daddy just bought me this Cartier (pronounced CAR-tee-A) bracelet!” It was like I had to buy her something!
Kelly- Didn’t you cop her a necklace or somethin’?
Dustin- HELL NAW! We only went out for like 2 weeks cause I got fed up with her demands, I never buy a girl gifts unless she deserves it! That girl ain’t deserve nothin’ but a swift smack of reality!

Just then I head the house phone ring. It was about 7:45 pm so I knew it was my mom checking in on us. So I told everybody I’d get it. I rushed to the other side of the living room where I left the cordless phone.

PHONE CONVO:

Lalani- Hello?
?- Lalani?
Lalani- Yes, this is her
?- Hey girl! What up! It’s Javon!
Lalani- Javon?
Javon- Yeah you remember me?
Lalani- Yes of course!
Javon- You busy? Can you talk?

I turned around to find Patrick staring at me as if to say, “Who is it?” It was the moment of truth. Do I stay on the line with Javon or hang up & go back to hanging around with Patrick? Even though this wasn’t a serious situation, it felt like it would become one. So it was time, time to choose who I was going to let myself go to.

[chelsey]

bump yea i luv dis story

[only4dustin]

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 13: Changes[/glow]

So it was time to choose! Patrick or Javon, as bad I wanted to choose Patrick I had to think ahead.

Lalani- (I hold the phone & answer Javon while I look at Patrick) No Javon…I’m not busy. What’s up?
Dane- Who is it?
Lalani- It’s for me, I’ll take it in my room
Marissa- But we have company!
Lalani- I’m sorry you guys! You don’t mind do you?
Dustin- Naw, go ahead & handle it
Kelly- It don’t bug me none
Bryan- Yeah go ahead & talk
Patrick- Who is it you talkin’ to?

I didn’t want to tell him it was Javon. So I had to think of something quick!

Lalani- It’s a friend of mine (I start heading for the stairs) I’ll be back in a little bit

I rush to my room for some privacy so I can talk to Javon more freely. But stiil, I could only think of the face Patrick made at me. It looked a lot like this one…

But I couldn’t let it get to me. As bad as I liked Patrick, I know it wouldn’t happen. I know he would never go out with me! No guy would! I finally made it to my room & shut the door.

Lalani- Sorry about that Javon. So what’s up?
Javon- Nothin’ much. I just wanted to holla at you for a minute
Lalani- Yeah? Well you got me on the line
Javon- Look, I know you barely know me but I was wonderin’ if I could take you out sometime
Lalani- Really? Me? Are you sure?
Javon- Yeah, your Lalani right? I met you earlier today at the dance studio right?
Lalani- Yeah
Javon- Then yeah, I do mean you
Lalani- I don’t know Javon, I barely know you
Javon- Well, how ‘bout I take you out for ice cream tomorrow & we get to know each other more
Lalani- I don’t know if I can, but if I can go then yeah! I’ll go with you
Javon- Aight ma! Well just call me tomorrow & let me know. Let me give you my number
Lalani- No it’s okay, I got it on the caller ID
Javon- Oh, aight then. Well I’ll let you go, don’t forget to call even if you can’t go
Lalani- Okay, I won’t
Javon- Lata ma
Lalani- Bye

I hung up the phone & headed back down stairs. As soon as I got back into my seat next to Patrick he made a face at me. It was like he was waiting for me to tell him exactly what was said.

Patrick- Well…(he holds his hands out as if to say “Give me it!”)
Lalani- Well what?
Patrick- What did your friend say?
Lalani- Oh, it was Javon
Patrick- What did he want
Lalani- He just wanted to talk, I can’t exactly say because my brother & sister are right here
Patrick- (grabs my hand & gets up) Well let’s go to the kitchen then

Everybody looks at us like “WTF is going on here?” But they don’t say anything cause they know it’s nothing serious. We get to the kitchen & Patrick sits in front me.

Patrick- What did he want
Lalani- He asked me out
Patrick- What did you say
Lalani- I said sure
Patrick- ‘lani! You can’t be doing that!
Lalani- Why not?
Patrick- I told you! What if he’s a psycho!
Lalani- He’s not!
Patrick- You don’t know that!
Lalani- Yes I do!
Patrick- Okay then give me the proof that led you to believe he’s not a psycho
Lalani- He didn’t look like one!
Patrick- That’s not proof! Just because something shines don’t mean it’s a diamond!
Lalani- Okay, whatever Patrick. I know what I’m doing! I’ll be okay!
Patrick- No Lalani! You don’t know what your doing!
Lalani- How can you stand there & tell me all this like you know everything!
Patrick- Because I just know!
Lalani- No you don’t! You don’t even know him!
Patrick- I don’t want to know him!
Lalani- Why not!
Patrick- Cause I ain’t like him already!
Lalani- WHY!
Patrick- CAUSE I KNOW HE’S NOT GOOD FOR YOU!
Lalani- AND WHY NOT!
Patrick- BECAUSE THERE ARE OTHER DUDES BETTER FOR YOU THEN HIM!
Lalani- LIKE WHO!
Patrick- ME! (he smacks his hands together) ME! ME! ME!
Lalani- What?
Patrick- ME! I’m better for you than that dude (he says in a calm but emotional voice)
Lalani- I know you are, but
Patrick- But what (he gets up & sits next to me) I care about you Lalani. I like everything about you

I look down to the table in front of me. I couldn’t believe what was coming out of Patrick’s mouth.

Lalani- Patrick, I’m sorry. But I…I can’t
Patrick- Why not?
Lalani- Because…I just can’t
Patrick- Why? Did you have your heart broken or something?
Lalani- That’s just it I never…I just can’t okay. Just find it in your heart to understand
Patrick- Okay, I won’t ask any questions. But I want you to know I do care about you even if we’re just friends. That’s why I don’t want you going on that date with that cat Javon
Lalani- Look, let me at least see how this goes with him
Patrick- How can you not let me into your heart but you can let this dude in?
Lalani- Look Patrick, it’s not my heart. I’ve never…look I just don’t want to get into this right now

I get up from the table & walk back into the living room. I couldn’t tell Patrick about my secret of never having my first boyfriend or even not having my first kiss! I couldn’t tell him how little I think of myself or how low my self-esteem. That’s the real reason I couldn’t go with Patrick. He deserved a girl who knew how much she was worth & knew all the things I never even imagined. Walking around with holding hands or kissing behind the bleachers was something I could only think up in my mind. I never knew the feeling of being wanted by another guy & I still wouldn’t believe Patrick did. Even though he basically poured his heart out to me, I still refused to believe he wanted me in his life as his girl. This is something that I realized I HAVE to change.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 14: Whole Other Story[/glow]

Hey y’all, this is Patrick again. See I don’t get females! I really don’t. But one thing I know for sure is Lalani is scared. I can see it in her eyes. It’s just I can’t figure out what she’s scared of. Is it me? What could I do to her? I would never hurt her, that’s what I know!

Dustin- Yo! It’s 8:45pm! I betta call up the driver to pick us up
Dane- If you want I’ll give ya’ll a ride again
Kelly- Naw D, you did enough today. You let us kick it & you gave us a ride home
Dane- You sure
Patrick- Yeah! We’ll just holla at the driver
Lalani- (she whispers to my ear) We’re cool right?
Patrick- Yeah we’re good (I put my arm around her & give her a hug)
Marissa- Oooh! Look at Patrick! He’s makin’ the moves on my sista!
Dane- No he’s not! He’s giving her a hug!
Bryan- If I know my brother, he’s making the moves on her
Patrick- Ha-Ha! You got jokes huh?
Bryan- Eh! I know what I know
Dustin- Done! The driver is gonna be here in 15 minutes!
Kelly- Oh! I forgot, I gotta call Novy & tell her goodnight!
Patrick- Dang! You must love that girl!
Kelly- We gettin’ there, we gettin’ there!
Patrick- Dustin, how come I didn’t see Eva today?
Dustin- She had to work again, man I hate that place where she works!
Dane- Where she work at?
Dustin- That one record store, “The Music Box”
Lalani- Oh? So why do you not like where she works?
Dustin- Cause of the dudes that be workin’ there! I always gotta keep my eye out when I see her at work
Dane- Oh well, I’m sorry you feel that way about the store
Dustin- Why you say that?
Marissa- Our mommy owns that store
Dustin- Huh? What?
Dane- That’s how we goin’ to your school! Our ma owns that store & a whole chain of ‘em
Patrick- Nah! Uh! You lyin’!
Lalani- It’s true!
Dustin- Well, it does sound like it would be true

I wasn’t shocked that Lalani’s mom owned that record store. I was more “surprised”. I remember making appearances there with my brothers when we were on the Scream Tour.

Patrick- That’s tight though! We used to go there all the time for meet & greets
Dustin- Yeah! Back when we were gettin’ our names out there
Bryan- That was a long time ago!
Patrick- Yes it was

:::KNOCK,KNOCK:::

Dane- I’ll go get it (he gets up & opens the door)
? – Uh, yes? I’m looking for the Breeding boys?
Dustin- We in here Jack!

We all get up & say our byes to everyone. But when I get up to say bye to Lalani she gives me a look & says “I’m Sorry”. I looked at her & told her “Don’t sweat it, I’ll see you tomorrow”. I never felt so confused in my life! But it was all okay, I mean it could be worse. We got into the GMC Suburban Jack drove us in & we drove off out of sight. Even though I felt lost I still knew that Lalani was someone important to me. She was a good friend to have, but an even better girlfriend to get. But I knew the timing was off so I didn’t get butt hurt about it. Until then, I could have my fun with the ladies still.

Dustin- Pat? Why you so quiet?
Patrick- Naw, I’m just thinkin’
Bryan- About Lalani?
Patrick- Why you say that for?
Bryan- Cause I know you like her
Patrick- No I don’t
Dustin- Bro, it’s obvious!
Patrick- I just think she’s interesting that’s all
Dustin- Yeah your always “interested” before you get with ‘em
Bryan- But he can’t get with her
Dustin- Why not?
Bryan- Marissa told me that Lalani gave her number to some dude & that she thinks Lalani is gonna go out with him
Dustin- Ooooooo! Patrick what you gonna do?
Patrick- I ain’t gonna do nothin’
Dustin- But you like her
Patrick- I don’t! I ain’t gonna do nothin’ cause we’re just friends & I’m good wit’ that
Dustin- Sure you are
Patrick- I am, really!
Bryan- If I know Patrick, he’s gotta have his way. He’s gonna do somethin’ to get Lalani
Dustin- That’s real! I know he’s gonna try something to her attention

This was true what they we’re saying. I gotta always have my way! But this time, I’m not so sure if I’m gonna have it. As bad as I know I can change Lalani’s mind, I don’t know if that’s a smart thing to do. I don’t know, I’m just gonna sleep on it. Tomorrow is a brand new day & you never know, maybe I just had a rush of feelings for Lalani just today. We got home at about 9:05pm. I just went straight to my room & threw myself on the bed. Mama came in to tell us goodnight & all that. I just went to sleep as soon as I changed into some boxers & a beater. I threw open the covers & drifted into some nice sleep. I knew tomorrow would be interesting cause tomorrow might be a whole other story…at least I think it will.

[only4dustin]

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 15: And They Are?[/glow]

After Patrick & the boys left my casa I went upstairs to my bathroom & took a shower to get ready for bed. Dane did the same & so did Marissa. It was 11:00pm & none of are parents were home yet. We were used to this already so it was no surprise, we didn’t even expect them home until maybe tomorrow morning & even at that they’re always in their room sleeping it off.

:::ALARM:::

Again, I was awoken by the sound of my alarm at 6:00am. I did the same old routine of taking a shower, makeup, & drying my hair. But today, I thought I’d curl my hair. So on goes the curling iron & I get to curling. Thoughts of Javon & Patrick over came me. I started to wonder if I should re-consider this date with Javon later on, but then I went against it. Patrick is a great guy & so is Javon. He can’t be a psycho like Patrick says he is. I don’t even know why he’s trippin’! I know he’s done the same thing Javon did with asking a girl for her number. But then again, it doesn’t hurt to keep your guard up. I finished curling my hair & the time now was 6:55am. It doesn’t take long for me to curl my hair even though it’s long. So I roamed to my closet & picked this out for today

I went downstairs to the kitchen to see if mom was making breakfast. When I got down there I saw that the kitchen was empty, that’s when Dane walked in wearing

Lalani- Don’t you think it’s a little too hot for a pullover?
Dane- I gotta white tee under this, it’s kinda cold outside the Fall weather finally comin’ around!
Lalani- I guess we’re gonna have to eat some cereal today
Dane- I’m not really hungry, I’ll just get some juice (he goes to the refrigerator)
Lalani- Make that two
Dane- Aight, I got you sis! (he gets two glasses & pours juice in them)
Dane- You look very pretty today. Are you dressed up for Patrick?
Lalani- Thanks, but no. I’m dressed for school
Dane- I have a feeling your lying
Lalani- And why do you say that?
Dane- (he hands me my juice) Because you know you like Patrick. He’s tight, I don’t got anythin’ against him
Lalani- Neither do I but I don’t feel that way about him
Dane- Well, your loss

We drink our juices & still see no sign of mom or dad. Dane still goes up to their room to check on them & finds them knocked out still dressed on their bed. After he comes back downstairs, we grab our bags & head for school. When we get there we see Dustin park next to us in his Escalade. I see Patrick get out looking like this…


Patrick- Good morning cutie! (he gives me a hug)
Kelly- Mornin’ (he gives me a hug too)
Dustin- What it do Dane! (they handshake) How you doin’ girl? (he gives me a hug)

After about 5 minutes of saying good morning & getting our hugs. We all split up to go to our classes. Since Dane & I have the first two classes together we walk off but Patrick joins us because his class is nearby as well. While we’re walking down the hall I see the group of girls Kelly warned me about. I figured maybe Patrick would know who they are & why Kelly warned me about them. So I tug at Patrick’s shirt & ask him.

Lalani- Pat? Who are those girls over there?
Patrick- (looks out in front of him but not obviously) Where?
Lalani- To the right by the drinking fountain
Patrick- Oh those girls?
Lalani- Yeah
Patrick- Those are Kelly’s & Dustin’s exes
Lalani- Whaaaat? For real?
Patrick- Yup, you see that one? She’s wearin’ the black shirt?

I look out & see…


Lalani- Yeah, I see her
Patrick- That’s Dustin’s ex, Kim. She’s a mean broad! She tried to change Dustin & make him stay away from our group. She even went on our message boards on our website & started some drama with our fans. So Dustin just kicked her to the curb. You see those two that are with her?

Again, I look out & see two girls…


Lalani- Yeah, who are they?
Patrick- The one with the dark hair her name is Drea, she’s Kelly’s ex. They went out about the same time Dustin & Kim were but they broke up cause Drea was cheatin’ on Kelly. She was caught bustin’ a mack wit’ some dude in the locker rooms.
Lalani- Wow! What about the one with the light brown hair? Who’s she?
Patrick- Oh that’s Carli, she’s cool. Me & her were gonna go out but Dustin & Kelly didn’t want me to. They didn’t want her to start drama wit’ me but other than that I would’a gotten wit’ her. She’s nice though, we got 3rd hour together.

For some weird reason, a weird feeling overcame me. I saw Carli & I just couldn’t stand the sight of her. She was so pretty, thin, & perfect. She was basically everything that I’m not. This feeling that came over me when I saw her wasn’t anger or hate, but another feeling I couldn’t figure out.


[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 16: Why?[/glow]

Lalani- Why didn’t you just get with her?
Patrick- I didn’t want to start problems with my brothers. She’s cute but not that cute.
Lalani- I don’t know, she looks really pretty to me

Why did I say that? I know if I make Patrick see how truly good she looked I know he would go for her. But maybe not, I mean Dustin & Kelly wouldn’t want that. But if I don’t make it look like I don’t care then it’s going to look like I DO care, which I don’t. I don’t care about who Patrick gets with…it’s not important to me!

Dane- Hey ya’ll! I’m gonna go to class I just saw the girl I wanna talk to walk in
Lalani- Okay I’ll be over in a minute
Dane- Aight, see you at lunch Pat!
Pat- Lata man!
Lalani- Back to what I was saying though. Yeah she’s really pretty!
Patrick- Yeah she’s a beauty huh! I knew that from day 1 when I first saw her!
Lalani- Well…(I pop my neck around as if to say “So…why not?”
Patrick- But I can’t. It’s okay though I know there are other girls besides her.

Good! He’s not going to go for her! Now it looks like I don’t care & he won’t think I will!

Patrick- So about last night, look. I know I came on a little strong but I think it was just cause I wanna get to know you. I tend to get a lil’ excited ‘bout things.
Lalani- Oh it’s all good Pat! I know a guy like you wouldn’t really see me that way
Patrick- Why do you say that?
Lalani- Because look at me, I’m not exactly the hottest girl here
Patrick- Girl…um..are you blind?
Lalani- No
Patrick- They why don’t you see how FINE you are?
Lalani- What FINE? I’m not FINE? If anything, I’m just “alright”
Patrick- Girl! What it wrong with you? You don’t see it?
Lalani- See what? There’s nothing to see!
Patrick- What?! Are you crazy?! Mama you look HOTT! Why do you not see it?
Lalani- There’s a reason but I know that doesn’t matter
Patrick- Yes it does! What’s the reason?
Lalani- You don’t wanna know
Patrick- Yes I do, tell me!
Lalani- No Patrick, it’s okay
Patrick- Just tell me
Lalani- No! It’s okay just let it burn!
Patrick- Naw! Tell me, come on!

:::BELL RINGS:::

Lalani- I gotta go to class! I’ll see you at lunch!
Patrick- Wait! Just…

I walk off quickly before Patrick could finish his sentence. I didn’t want to tell him that little issues I have with myself. He would think I’m crazy! Or that I need to take pills for depression or something. That’s not how I wanted him to see me. Even though he said I was “FINE” or whatever, I know he just said that to be nice. I know he just feels sorry for me. Just like every guy that I meet. Well whatever, now it’s time for school. I take my seat next to Dane & start working on the computer.

[~Mizz~Fizzle~SO~FLy05~]

bump it up a million times more

[coco]

BUMP IT UP!!!!

[only4dustin]

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 17: New Girl[/glow]

Again the day zoomed by & it was now officially lunch. I couldn’t help to think about my self-esteem like I always do. But now it was a bigger issue, now it was starting to really scare me. While I walked into the cafeteria alone I got in line for the special, which was spicy chicken sandwich. 5 minutes passed & no sign of the boys or Dane. Another 5 minutes passed & still no sign, the line was moving very quickly so I was already towards the front of the line. By the time I reached the front & got my food I saw just Dustin walk in alone. He saw me walking to an empty table & proceeded to follow me. He sat down in front of me while I start getting ready to eat.

Lalani- Where’s Dane?
Dustin- The teacher asked him to stay for lunch so he could go over his assignments. Have you seen Kelly?
Lalani- No, I’ve been alone all this time
Dustin- You didn’t even see Patrick?
Lalani- No
Dustin- Damn, wonder where they’re at! (he looks around the cafeteria)
Lalani- Are you hungry?
Dustin- Kinda
Lalani- Why don’t you get in line?
Dustin- You know what, I think I will get what you got. I’ll be right back, aight?
Lalani- Okay, I’ll be here!

After Dustin got up to get in line I started for my sandwich. After I got halfway through I saw Patrick waltz into the cafeteria with a grin on his face. He saw me & smiled while he walked over to the table.

Lalani- You look like your in a good mood
Patrick- I am! (he says all cheerfully)
Lalani- What happen? Skittles come out with a bigger bag?
Patrick- (his grin becomes even bigger) No but you image how cool that would be!
Lalani- Well then why are you smiling like that? (I take a bite out of my sandwich)
Patrick- I just found out this girl is diggin’ on me & I been diggin’ on her!

I become so shocked that I start to cough! The sandwich went down my throat & I kind of choked on it on the way down. My eyes start to water & Patrick opens a bottle of water he was carrying in his pocket & rushes it at me.

Patrick- Here! Drink that!

I sip it & the food goes down. I pat my chest & start to breath more freely.

Lalani- Thank you Pat. I’m sorry
Patrick- Whoa! You alright?
Lalani- Yeah! I’m sorry
Patrick- It’s okay, I know I kinda came at you all fast with the news. I shouldn’t have bump rushed you wit’ it
Lalani- No it was my fault

Just then Dustin arrives at the table with his food & takes a seat next to Patrick

Dustin- Hey! You here! Where you been Pat?
Patrick- I was getting’ at this girl
Dustin- Awww! Fo’ real?
Patrick- Yeah she’s a cutie!
Dustin- What’s her name?
Patrick- Christina! Christina Martinez! She’s Latin, I think Mexican
Dustin- Oooo! Just like Eva…no wait! Eva’s Mexican & Spanish…well whateva! She Latin!
Patrick- Yeah, I wonder if they related! Cause ain’t Eva’s last name Martinez?
Dustin- Aw yeah! That’s real!

At that moment, Janessa waved at me. I remembered her from yesterday. She was the girl who came up to me & was thanking me for putting Nia in her place. I took that opportunity & made a gesture with my hands as if to say “Hold up”. I didn’t really want to her about this “Christina” girl & I knew that Patrick & Dustin would go on & on about her. So I thought I’d let them keep talking about her without my presence.

Lalani- (getting my stuff together) I’ll see you guys later
Dustin- Where you going?
Lalani- With her (I point at Janessa)
Patrick- You don’t want to kick it with us?
Lalani- It’s not that, I just need to talk to Janessa
Patrick- About what?
Lalani- Stuff?
Patrick- Like?
Lalani- None of your business! You ain’t my daddy! (I say sarcastically)
Patrick- I might not be yo’ daddy but I deserve to know what you gon’ be talkin’ to Janessa about! (he says playfully back)
Dustin- Pat! Drop the questions! It’s probably “girl” stuff
Patrick- Oh…okay you go talk with Janessa. I’ll see you in class
Lalani- Okay later Dustin
Dustin- Peace girl! (he throws his hands up)

I walk off towards Janessa & continue to talk with her. I needed to make a female friend anyway! So I thought I’d get to know her.

Dustin- Yo Pat what was that all about?
Patrick- What you mean?
Dustin- She walked off like she didn’t want to hear ‘bout Christina
Patrick- Naw! She probably wanted to talk to Janessa cause she ain’t got no female friends here yet
Dustin- Yeah, maybe you right
Patrick- Does it look like she didn’t want to hear ‘bout Christina?
Dustin- Yup! But maybe you right though
Patrick- I don’t know bro. I just don’t know.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 18: All Eyes On Her[/glow]


^Janessa, 15^

^Christina, 14^

As I made my way to Janessa, I couldn’t help but wonder if Dustin & Patrick were talking about me. I know they wouldn’t say anything mean but I hoped they didn’t figure out the REAL reason I got up & joined Janessa. We walked around the whole campus & she basically gave me the 411 on everybody. She told me who were the cliques to know & the cliques who I didn’t want to know. She also explained Nia’s crew “The Dimez” & how they were THE clique that controlled the school, well at least controlled the girls in the school. As for the fellas’ they all sort of got along with each other but Patrick, Kelly, & Dustin were really the big men on campus. Janessa also told me about Carli, Drea, & Kim & how they are considered the “high-maintenance” girls in school. If you don’t know what “high-maintenance” is, it’s basically where a person requires I felt bad for Carli more than the other two because after what Patrick told me I figured she wasn’t like her friends. We kept on walking & talking through the lunch hour. I really felt like I made a friend in Janessa. She was really nice & friendly. Finally I had a feeling this would be the female friend I needed.

We were the first ones to get to class & as soon as we stepped in we didn’t see the teacher (Ms. Harris) anywhere. So we grabbed two seats in the back by where I sat yesterday with Patrick. We talked & talked about clothes, boys, & hair. Then Nia walked in eyeing me like I shot her mama or something. I just ignored her but then she walked up to Janessa & I.

Nia- So now I see you have a new friend
Lalani- Yes actually I do
Nia- Ha! Do you even know who you are sitting next to?
Lalani- Not that it matters
Nia- Well your sitting next to one of my rejects. You see Janessa here, used to be in my crew. We just got sick & tired of her always trying to get with Patrick.
Janessa- That’s a DAMN lie & you know it!
Nia- Whatever girl! You know what you tried to do

Just then Ms. Harris walks in with papers in her hands

Ms. Harris- Oh no Nia, not again! I permanently moved you away from Lalani. You sit over there in the front so I can keep an eye on you.
Nia- But Ms. Harris! You know Jarred sits up there! And he stinks!
Ms. Harris- Well you sit there too so get used to it, wear a lot of perfume or something
Nia- Ugh! (she says in a low voice) This is not over & don’t think just because you got a new friend that you can try to take over because I own this school

She walks off to the front of the class & sits in her new seat

Janessa- I should explain
Lalani- It’s okay I understand
Janessa- No let me explain. I used to be in “The Dimez” but they kicked me out because I spoke to Patrick once & the rules state that you cannot speak or be seen near the leader’s, which is Nia, boyfriend.
Lalani- Why did she say you liked him?
Janessa- Because Patrick mentioned me to her once. He said that I seemed like a “nice girl”. Since he mentioned me that made he mad & I was kicked out. To her, I “liked him” or tried to “steal” him from her. Which was not true! I NEVER liked him!
Lalani- Really? That’s crazy! How could she be so mean? If she’s the leader then she should be setting an example
Janessa- I know! Really!
Patrick- Hey guys, what’s good?

Patrick sits next to us in the seat near me

Janessa- Nothing we were just confronted by Nia
Patrick- Ugh! That girl! What she say?
Janessa- She just told Lalani about how she kicked me out of her crew
Patrick- Oh yeah! Then she got all crazy on me cause I talked to you
Janessa- Yeah! Exactly!
Lalani- Wow, I guess I picked the right friends to kick it with
Patrick- Yes you did! (he laughs)
Janessa- You know even though Nia was shooting off her mouth. She did have a good idea
Lalani- She did? What?
Janessa- You should start a crew! You could be the head & I’ll help recruit
Lalani- I don’t know, is that really a smart thing to do?
Patrick- Yeah it is! Someone needs to end her little spell she has on the school! I hate how girls follows everything she says
Lalani- I don’t know, I’ll think about it
Patrick- Hey maybe Christina could even join you guys
Janessa- Christina? Martinez??
Patrick- Yeah you know her?
Janessa- Yeah! She’s like a good friend of mine!
Patrick- Yeah, I like her!
Janessa- Well why not? She’s hella cool!
Patrick- No Janessa, I LIKE her
Janessa- Wow really? For a second there I thought you & Lalani had something going on?

Patrick & I just looked at each other when Janessa said that. For some weird reason he wasn’t quick to say “Her? Oh HELL NAW!” which I was used to hearing from guys when someone would mention my name. Then suddenly, it hit me! Patrick really is going to go for this girl! He’s really going to try to go out with Christina! All his attention is on Christina now. Oh well, it’s not like I care about him or anything. Even if I did! That’s his choice to go out with Christina & I can’t stop him…can I?

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 19: Change The Game[/glow]

After class the day again moved on quickly. I still felt a little “bothered” by the Patrick & Christina situation. But I know I would feel better later because of my date with Javon. After the last class of the day, Patrick again walked me to Dane’s Navigator. Dane again arrived a little later with Dustin, Kelly, & a girl. This of course surprised Patrick & I. This girl was no ordinary girl she was BLINDLY beautiful! She was so beautiful that Patrick couldn’t help but let out a “DAMN” when he saw Dane walking towards us.

Patrick- Hey Dane, who’s the dame?
Dane- This is Shannel. Remember the girl I was talking about earlier?
Lalani- No
Dane- See ya’ll need to listen to me next time
Lalani- Hi Shannel! Nice to meet you I’m Lalani
Shannel- Hey! (she said politely)
Patrick- I’m Patrick
Shannel- I know you! Your Patrick Breeding! I’m a big fan of you & your brothers!
Dustin- Yes she is!
Patrick- Well thank you!
Kelly- Don’t trip Pat! This is Dane’s woman!
Dane- (nudges Kelly) Shut up man!

Shannel & I just laugh at Dane get embarrassed from Kelly dropping the bomb on her

Dustin- (looks at his watch) Whoa! We betta’ roll! We gotta get home for our meeting
Kelly- What meeting?
Patrick- Damn Kellz! Maybe if you stop textin’ Novy during a rehearsals you would hear what they sayin’!
Kelly- Man shut up! What meeting?
Dustin- We gotta meeting deciding the cities we gonna be able to go to on the Jingle Jam Tour
Kelly- Oh yeah! I rememba now!
Patrick- You wack man! Fo’ real!
Dane- Yo Shannel? You want a ride girl?
Shannel- No that’s okay Dane. I’m gonna roll out with my girls
Dane- Aw yeah who your girls?
Shannel- (pointing) They are

We all turn to where Shannel’s pointing & see Nia with her crew

Nia- (walking up towards us) Well, well, well. Shannel what are you doing kickin’ it with these people?
Shannel- What are you talking about “these” people?
Girl #1- You know none of us can be see hangin’ around the Breeding boys or that trick & her brother
Lalani- WHO YOU CALLIN’ A TRICK, B***H!
Nia- (she motions to the girl to shut up) Look, I don’t like you Lalani but the last thing I want to do is fight
Lalani- What would I fight you for? You don’t have anything I want
Nia- Oh yeah? Well that’s not what I saw yesterday (she looks at Patrick)
Patrick- Nia, don’t test me. I don’t cause problems wit’ females but you’ll be the first if you don’t stop runnin’ yo’ mouth!
Nia- Forget this! You ain’t even worth it Patrick! Let’s go girls! (she snaps her fingers) Oh & by the way, Shannel your out. Don’t try to ever talk to any of us again
Shannel- It’s not like I wanted to stay in the crew anyway!
Nia- You say that now, but I know you will be back later!
Shannel- Yeah whateva’ getta steppin’!

Nia & “The Dimez” walk off. Now that Nia booted another girl from her crew I liked the idea of joining up with them & try to knock Nia off her throne. I was tired of seeing girls in fear of her. I could see it in all the girls’ eyes that they didn’t want to go against Nia. It was time for a change & I was going to be the one to change the game.

Shannel- I guess I will need that ride Dane. If that’s okay with you
Dane- Don’t trip girl, it’s no big deal
Patrick- Man! I swear! I can’t stand that girl!
Dustin- I couldn’t stand her from day 1!
Kelly- Me too! Someone needs to show that girl she ain’t runnin’ this school no more
Lalani- Maybe I can

They all turned their heads & looked at me like I had 3 eyes

Dustin- You seriously would go up against Nia?
Lalani- Why not? She doesn’t scare me!
Patrick- I like the idea!
Kelly- Yeah! You can start a new crew & take out Nia’s!
Shannel- Well I’m in Lalani if you need me
Dane- Now hold on a minute! Look, you can’t be fighting! You know I won’t let that go down Lalani!
Lalani- What does fighting have to do with it? I can just start a new crew & basically try to make so big that it will overpower The Dimez!
Dane- I don’t know Lalani! Power? I don’t like the idea of you fighting! You know that!
Lalani- Listen to me Dane! I won’t fight! That’s basically fear! A dog can fear you but as soon as you turn your back he’ll attack, real power comes from respect!
Dustin- Damn! That’s deep!
Kelly- Fo’ real!
Shannel- Come on Dane! You know someone has to end this lil’ trip Nia’s havin’!
Dane- Okay, okay! You can do it just as long as there’s no fighting!
Lalani- YES!! Okay! I promise! No violence whatsoever!
Shannel- Now all we gotta do is get more people to join
Dustin- Well I’m in!
Kelly- I’m down too!
Patrick- You know I gotta be in it too!
Dane- I’m in too
Lalani- Dang! This crew is gonna change the game! Nia doesn’t have any fellas’ in her crew!
Dustin- (glances at his watch again) Damn! Now we REALLY gotta go! Come on ya’ll let’s roll!
Kelly- Aight
Patrick- Got you!

After they all say their good-byes to myself & Dane. They pile into Dustin’s Escalade & drive off. While Dane, Shannel, & I get into Dane’s Navigator. We go on our way to drop Shannel off at her house & the whole time my mind is just so lost. I think about the new crew, Patrick, Christina, Janessa, & Nia. I get so caught up that just then it hits me…I GOT A DATE WITH JAVON LATER ON! So now it’s on!!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 20: Permission[/glow]

After we drop of Shannel, we head straight home. When we get there we see mom but dad, again, nowhere around. That’s when I decide I’ll ask mama if I can go out today with Javon.

Lalani-Mom, can I talk to you for a second?
Mom- Yeah baby doll what’s up?
Lalani- Okay, yesterday I got asked out on a date & I was wondering if I could go?
Mom- How long have you known him?
Lalani- I met him yesterday
Mom- ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Lalani- But mom!! I want to go!! So BAD!
Mom- How old is he?
Lalani- 16
Mom- Lalani! He’s two years older than you! PLUS! You barley met him!
Lalani- I know mom but isn’t there some sort of compromise we can work out here
I see mom glance at Dane watching T.V. & I already know what she’s about to say

Lalani- You want me to take Dane along don’t you (I say disappointedly)
Mom- Yes ma’am (she says sarcastically)
Lalani- But mom! Three’s a crowd!
Mom- Hmm…how about if you have a double date? You & your brother, you don’t have to sit next to each other but he does have to be able to keep an eye on you.

At first, I didn’t like the sound of my brother as a third wheel but for some weird reason Patrick popped into my head. I suddenly remembered how him & I had that argument on Javon being a psycho. That’s when mom’s idea started to seem sweet, not just sour. At least I know, I would be protected with Dane nearby.

Mom- Well…do we have a deal?
Lalani- Yeah we have a deal
Mom- So this date is later on right?
Lalani- Yeah
Mom- Well know all you have to do is ask your brother to go along with you
Lalani- You can’t ask him?
Mom- Nope! This is your date, not mine
Lalani- *sigh* okay

I walk over to Dane with a smile & a friendly face. He smiles back at me very warmly but then his smile turns into a straight face. I could tell that he realizes that I’m up to something.

Dane- What is it this time (he says in a un-interested tone)
Lalani- I need a favor! Come on bro! You know I never ask much from you!
Dane- Yeah that’s true! Because you always want something from me when it’s REALLY bad!
Lalani- No Dane! It’s just I need you to chaperone me on my date with Javon later on today
Dane- That one dude Marissa was talking about last night?
Lalani- Yes!
Dane- No way! I don’t have time to be watchin’ youngin’s try to get their swerve on! I got betta’ things to do!
Lalani- You can bring a date!
Dane- Heck naw!
Lalani- Umm…umm…YOU CAN ASK SHANNEL! This can be your excuse if she says no!

I see Dane give a look like he was hungry & I had a steak on my face

Dane- That sounds like a good idea! But uh…see I don’t have any endz on me
Lalani- I’ll pay for everything! I still have money saved from my birthday
Dane- I don’t know if Shannel would like to go & that would be a shame if she turns me down
Lalani- FINE! I’ll ask her for you!
Dane- Aight then sis! You gotta deal!

We shook hands & I rushed to grab the cordless phone to call Shannel & Javon. Dane dialed the number from his cell phone while I talked to Shannel. I felt like I struck gold when she said she would go! I was so excited to call up Javon! So after I hung up with Shannel I dialed Javon’s number to tell him the good news!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 21: The Preparation[/glow]

DIALING…
? - Hello?
Lalani- Hello, may I speak to Javon?
? - Uh, he can’t come to the phone right now! He’s too busy shaving his legs
Lalani- Um…excuse me?
? – Yeah he’s shaving his legs & plucking his eyebrows right now!

I was a little shocked at what this girl was telling me until I heard a guy’s voice in the background

?- SAMMI! GET OFF THE PHONE YOU LIL’ TWIRP!
?- (giggling) ha-ha-ha! Javon a fruity booty! *click*
Javon- Hello?
Lalani- (trying to hold back the giggles) Uh, hi
Javon- Sorry about that Lalani
Lalani- How did you know it’s me?
Javon- Your voice
Lalani- Oh *giggles*
Javon- What’s up? We still on for later on today?
Lalani- Yes but there’s bad news
Javon- Aww…what is it?
Lalani- I have to bring my older brother with me, he doesn’t have to stick around his the whole time but he has to be able to keep an eye on me
Javon- Oh that’s cool! I understand! I gotta little sister too so I know how it is
Lalani- Whew! I thought you wouldn’t like it
Javon- No it’s okay as long as we kick it right?
Lalani- Right
Javon- So do you want me to pick you up or…?
Lalani- How ‘bout we meet up at “El Paletero”? You know where that is?
Javon- Oh yeah! I love goin’ there! They tha only one that gots the good stuff! Yeah! I’ll meet you there around…um…is 5:30 okay?
Lalani- That’s perfect!
Javon- Aight then! See you then
Lalani- Okay, bye
Javon- Peace
The time now was 3:00pm. I had two hours to get ready so I rushed to my bathroom & took a shower. After that I did the whole makeup & hair trip. After it finished it was about 4:30 pm. I looked into my full-length mirror & this is what I saw…

After criticizing myself for a good 3 minutes I figured I looked okay enough to go out. I spayed on a little “Paris Hilton” perfume on myself & headed to Dane’s room to see how he was doing with his ensemble for out little double date. As soon as I walk in, I see Dane in front of his mirror looking like this…

Lalani- You know it’s amazing how much you look like Lil’ Fizz from B2K
Dane- You know it’s amazing how much you look like Christina Milian
Lalani- I don’t! She’s actually pretty! Look at me
Dane- Let’s not go through this “I’m ugly” stuff again Lalani
Lalani- Whatever, I am ugly! Anyway, you almost done?
Dane- Just about just need to spray on some cologne & I’m ready to go

After Dane finishes up his cologne blast, we head downstairs to say bye to mom & Marissa who just got home.

Lalani- Bye mom! (I give her a hug)
Mom- Bye baby doll! You be good! You stay where you brother sees you or this will be your first & last date for 20 years!
Lalani- I won’t mom! I’ll be good I promise! (I give a hug to Marissa)
Mom- And you! (she looks to Dane) You keep an eye on her! Don’t get too distracted by your date!
Dane- (gives her a hug) I know ma! I’ll watch her! It’s only her first day though! I really doubt she’ll blow it!
Marissa- Oh you going on a date with Patrick? If you see Bryan tell him I said hi!
Lalani- No Marissa, I have a date with Javon
Marissa- Oh, I like Patrick better for you
Dane- (gives Marissa a hug) She likes Javon though Marissa & Patrick likes another girl
Marissa- Oh whatever! You teenagers confuse me!

We say our goodbyes & jump into Dane’s truck to pick up Shannel & get to “El Paletero”.

[only4dustin]

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 22: First Date?[/glow]

We showed up exactly at 5:30 pm & as soon as we walk in we see the shop is empty. I realized that maybe Javon was going to be a little late. Or wait, what if he doesn’t show up at all? I walked over to Pancho (the owner) who was behind the counter.

Lalani- Hey unc’ could I have my usual?
Pancho- Of course Lala!

I guess I should explain how I know Pancho. He’s my uncle! He’s my mom’s older brother. My mom is Cuban & Mexican she was born in San Antonio, TX but her family lived in Miami before they moved to Texas. He sort of raised my mom because their parents didn’t live together & my grandma had so many jobs to support her kids. When he turned 25 he moved back here to start a business & that’s when he started “El Paletero”. He only owns one, he also started a clothing boutique for Latinos. He calls me “Lala”, Dane “Didi”, & Marissa “Itsa”. He has weird little names for us but we don’t mind.That’s where he makes his money. Ok yeah, but back to my story. Sorry for goin’ on there!

Pancho- Stawberry swirl right?
Lalani- Yes‘em!
Pancho- So what are you & Didi up to?
Lalani- Why do you say that?
Pancho- Come on Lala! He has a girl around his arm & you’re dressed up
Lalani- Well I’m supposed to meet someone. It’s kind of a date
Pancho- Aye! Mija! Already! Your first date? Que es the lucky hombre?
Lalani- Uncle Pancho! (I start to giggle) His name is Javon, but he’s late. I don’t know if I should be worried if he’s not gonna show
Pancho- Nina, it’s okay. Always give the man an extra 15 minutes. We always get nervous before a date

Just then I hear the jingle of the bells above the entrance door, I turn around & see it’s Javon!

Lalani- That’s him!
Pancho- Well mija, go over there!

I quickly walk up to Javon & give him a hug

Javon- Sorry I’m late ma! I had to drop off my sister to visit her lil’ boyfriend!
Lalani- I was so scared that you weren’t gonna show!
Javon- And miss my chance to get to know you? Neva!

After I introduce him to Dane, Shannel, & Uncle Pancho. We go to the booth & eat our ice cream. We get to talking about family, music, school, & the rest of that kind of stuff. I get to learn he’s a football player at his high school & that he plays basketball too. He’s also a competitive dancer, you know like “You Got Served” competitions. His dance crew is called “Da B-BoyZ”. I quickly start to realize I could see him being my FIRST boyfriend.

Meanwhile…

Patrick- Sorry this is short notice
Christina- It’s okay
Patrick- You ready?
Christina- Yeah of course

Back To Lalani…

Javon- Enough about my past girls. What ‘bout you & yo’ past men?
Lalani- Oh there’s nothing to tell
Javon- What you mean?
Lalani- Well, I never had a boyfriend before
Javon- WHAT? WHY?
Lalani- I don’t know, I guess not that many guys can see me as their girlfriend
Javon- Damn! That’s crazy! I can’t believe you never had a man before
Lalani- Yeah well

Just then I see Uncle Pancho walk over to the front & lock the door

Dane- Unc? Why you lockin’ the door?
Pancho- I’m lucky it’s just you & your sister in here
Lalani- Why?
Pancho- I have a customer coming in right now & I can’t have the doors open
Dane- Why?
Pancho- Well you’ll see (he walks to the back)
Dane- (he looks to me) What was that about?
Lalani- I have no idea
Javon- I didn’t know that was your uncle
Shannel- That’s what I was about to say
Dane- Well you’d be surprised to know what our mom does
Pancho- (walking back in) Okay you better be nice!
Lalani- To wh…(I look behind Uncle Pancho)
Patrick- Thanks Panch’! I know it’s short notice!
Christina- Thanks so much!

At that moment, all I was thinking was “So much for my first date”.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 23: How Could You![/glow]

Dane- (awkwardly) Heeyy man! What it do?
Patrick- Nothin’ (he walks to a booth near Javon & I holding Christina’s hand) Just thought I would take Christina out for an ice cream
Dane- What up Christina, I’m Dane & this is Shannel
Shannel- Hi
Christina- Hey! (she says cheerfully)
Patrick- And that’s Lalani
Christina- Hi!
Lalani- Hey (I saw with a fake smile)
Pancho- I didn’t you all knew Patrick?
Dane- Yeah unc! We go to school with the boys
Pancho- Oh yeah! Tu mama told me that you guys are going to a fancy private school!
Lalani- Yes sir!

Javon clears his throat as if to say “I’m still here” as my uncle goes to the back

Lalani- Oh, I’m sorry! This is Javon. Javon I’m sure you know who Patrick is?
Javon- Actually no, who is he?

I take a quick glance at Patrick & see his face become a little angry

Lalani- You don’t know who B5 is?
Javon- I don’t listen to Pop music remember?
Patrick- It’s not Pop man. It’s R&B. Me & my brothers are the group B5 (he tries to say calmly)
Javon- Oh wait! I think my little sister like you guys. She’s 13, she likes that kind of music

Again, I glanced at Patrick & saw his face turn red a little from agitation

Javon- Matta fact! I think my sister is going out wit’ yo’ brother
Dane- Fo’ real? Which one?
Javon- Um, I think his name is…um. Cornel or somethin’ like that
Patrick- (annoyed) CARNELL
Javon- Yeah that’s it!

Uncle Pancho comes back to the front from the back

Pancho- So Patrick, what will it be today?
Patrick- I’ll have my usual
Pancho- Okay Sherbet with Skittles & for you young lady?
Christina- Um, Rocky Road please
Pancho- You both want it in a bowl or cone?
Patrick- Bowl
Christina- Um…cone please
Pancho- Okay be right back, I have to unload the new pack of bowls from the back.

Even though I could tell Patrick was annoyed. I still couldn’t believe it! How could he do that! Even though we’re just friends he knew he would make the situation awkward. I had to talk to him! I had to give him a piece of my mind! But how? Maybe I could get my uncle to ask him back so it’s not obvious.

Lalani- I’ll be right back Javon
Javon- Aight then

As I get up to go to the back I see Javon turn around to my brother

Javon- Anyone ever told you that you look like Lil’ Fizz from B2K?

When I get to the back I see my uncle opening a box

Lalani- Uncle Pancho?
Pancho- Yes mija?
Lalani- Could you do me a big favor?
Pancho- Depends, is it illegal?
Lalani- (I let out a little giggle) No uncle, could you ask Patrick back here? Like pretend you need him to pick another flavor or something?
Pancho- Pero mija, all the ice cream is in the front
Lalani- Not the ones that are in the big freezer
Pancho- Esta bien I’ll do it but you have to open the box & unload the new pack of bowls (he hands me the box cutter)
Lalani- Okay (I grab the box cutter) But I really need to have a talk with him. It might be awhile so could you stall our dates?
Pancho- I can try!

I stab the box in the crease where my uncle left off on, as he walked out the room. I look out the door to the front where everybody is. Luckily, I can barely see so I know no one can see me watching them.

Pancho- Patrick! You think you could come in the back? We’re out of Sherbet maybe you could pick another flavor?
Patrick- But isn’t all the ice cream right there? (he points to the counter)
Pancho- Si, pero. Uh…I thought you could pick from the uh…fresh ice cream. You know I only give your family the freshest!
Patrick- Oh, okay then! (he turns to Christina) Be right back babe

As he gets up I remember thinking, “Ugh! Babe! Whatever!” I see him walk into the room as I pretend all my attention is on the box. But out the corner of my eye I can see Patrick staring at me.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 24: A Rumble In The Back[/glow]

Pancho- Mija? You think you can help Patrick pick out another flavor? While I get the lady her rocky road?
Lalani- Sure (my uncle walks out)
Patrick- So what flav…(I interrupt)
Lalani- What the HELL is your problem? (I say in a quiet tone only Pat can hear)
Patrick- What are you talking about?
Lalani- You knew I had a date! I don’t know how you knew exactly what time but you knew you would make this awkward!
Patrick- (turns around & closes the door) I’m here to take Christina out!
Lalani- How stupid do you think I am? Do I look that slow to you! (I toss the box cutter on top of the box that I still didn’t open)
Patrick- Listen! I came here to take Christina on a date that’s it!
Lalani- (I walk up close to him to look him in the eye) I know your lying!
Patrick- (rolls his eyes & looks his right) Okay girl, whatever you need to tell yourself
Lalani- How dare you! I know you lying!
Patrick- (still looking to his right) Oh so you’re an expert now? You know when I’m lying now?
Lalani- It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know people lie when they don’t look you in the eye!
Patrick- (he looks into my eyes) Is this what you want? You want me to look at you like this?
Lalani- (I look him the eyes) Ugh! I cannot believe you! How can you stand there & try to…(I shake my hands as if to show frustration) UGH!
Patrick- Look at you! I can’t believe you! You talk about being just friends but get all jealous when it comes to me & another girl!
Lalani- (I roll my eyes & turn to my left) Please! (I say sarcastically) I could care less about you & your little girlfriends!
Patrick- Oh yeah? Is that why you up & left me & Dustin at lunch? As soon as I mentioned Christina you walked off with Janessa!
Lalani- I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just wanted to talk with Janessa.
Patrick- Oh really? Now look who’s lying, you can’t even look me in the eye!
Lalani- (I turn my head & stare into his eyes) What now? I’m looking at you!
Patrick- (he says sarcastically) Your amazing! Really you are!
Lalani- Whatever! I don’t have time to listen to little boy drama

I turn around & walk towards the freezer to get Patrick’s stupid ice cream

Patrick- LITTLE BOY! Don’t be walkin’ away from me!

He catches up to me & grabs my arm. Not violently, but still enough force to turn me around.

Patrick- I don’t know what your deal is but you betta’ stop trippin’!

I give him a dirty look as I pull my arm away from him & continue to walk to the freezer

Patrick- I’m not done talkin’ to you!

As soon as I reach to open the freezer door he, again, catches up to me & grabs my arm but this time he doesn’t hold onto it. He still pulls me with enough force to spin me around & now my back is flat against the wall by the freezer door.

Patrick- (he points to at me with his right index finger) See you keep walking away! You need to listen to me!

I roll my eyes & again take my focus off Patrick’s face & send it to the right

Patrick- (he puts both his hands flat against wall to the side of my head & blocks my sight with his arms) Look at me when I’m talking to you Lalani!
Lalani- (I look into his eyes) What! Is this what you want! (I get in his face to show him my aggrivation)

I can see the redness in his face & out of the corner of my eye I can see the veins popping out of his arm. This is when I realize he’s REALLY mad!

Patrick- YOU KNOW WHAT!!…UGH!!!!! (he lets out with all the anger in his body)

I close my eyes from the force of his voice & what he does next shocks me to no end!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 25: Never Forgotten[/glow]

After the impact of Patrick’s outraged voice hit my face, I closed my eyes. I could not imagine a voice could make me so afraid that my eyes close. As soon as I open my eyes I see his eyes SQUARED in on mine, his arms still to the side of me with their veins bursting out. I saw him take his left hand off the wall & take it back past his ear. His fingers were twitching & his whole hand was shaking as he pulled his hand back. I knew what was coming! I closed my eyes & sunk my chin down into my chest. I felt him lift up my chin that I dug into my chest with his right hand. I was scared but I felt like I deserved it, so I just stood still with my eyes still shut. I knew he was going to hit me, I just knew it!

I felt the movement of something coming at me from the right side of my face. In my mind, I was thinking, “Here it comes!” As soon as I thought that, his hand came at me. But it felt gentle as it touched my cheek & caress my face. I open my eyes & see Patrick’s head tilted & his eyes looked tired as if he needed sleep but I could tell he wasn’t drowsy. I knew what those eyes were, they were the infamous bedroom eyes. I know he could tell the fear in my eyes & he took his right hand & places it behind my head as his other hand moved down to the right of my chin. He softly brushed my hair back & slowly leaned as I let my face relax in his hands. That was it…he had given me my first kiss. His lips were so warm & inviting. I felt something flicker down my spine & something else shoot to my fingertips. I will never forget the feeling he sent through me. It was something I wanted to keep & remember.

All of it was so fast that it was only seconds & then I realized where I was. I came back from my daze & pulled away from him. He came back in for another kiss but I refused & walked towards the door.

Patrick- That’s it? Your gonna kiss me & go back to him?

I stood quiet & went to the front where I found everybody still talking & having a good time. What seemed like lasted forever in the back with Patrick was only 5 minutes to the people outside of there. Javon looked at me happily like he missed me. Christina looked a little curious since Patrick was still in the back. I thought everybody would’ve heard the yelling from the back but no. No one asked any questions. I sat again next to Javon & continued on my ice cream. Shortly after Patrick walked in & acted like nothing happened. But he knew & so did I. We knew what happened in the back room would not be forgotten. But for now, we’ll act like nothing happened in hopes that it won’t get in the way of our love lives.

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[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 26: Awkward Much?[/glow]

I didn’t hit her! I didn’t hit her! I bet ya’ll thought I was gonna hurt her huh! Naw! I could never bring my hand to a woman’s face. I was upset & agitated but I could tell that she thought I was gonna hit her when she closed her eyes. I brought my hand back cause I was so frustrated! But I would never bring myself to hit her. I bet ya’ll wonder why I kissed her too. I kissed her cause I just realized how mad I was & who I was mad at. That’s when her beauty & presence just hit me hard! When she had her eyes closed, my first reaction was to kiss her! But I didn’t know if I should, but I took a chance. And I don’t regret it! It’s just I wish she could understand herself, cause if she can understand herself then she should now how to understand her wants. Maybe she could even learn to understand my wants, which is her.

I walk back into the front a little after Lalani does. Christina doesn’t even say a word because I guess it wasn’t that long that me & Lalani were back there.

Patrick- Christina? You wanna take this to my crib? We can kick it there for a bit
Christina- Sure, if that’s what you want
Patrick- Ok then

I get up & move myself to the counter where Pancho is at so I can pay for Christina’s ice cream.
Patrick- (I pull out my wallet) So how much for the ice cream Pancho?
Pancho- You didn’t get yours?
Patrick- Nah, I changed my mind. I just got Christina’s.
Pancho- Okay that’ll be just $1.49
Patrick- (I hand him two $1 bills) Keep the change man, let’s go Christina.
Christina- Okay then
Patrick- (I turn to Dane & Lalani) See you later ya’ll!
Dane- You barely got here!
Patrick- Yeah but I think I’m gonna go kick it wit’ Christina at my house so I’ll see you all later.
Dane- Aight man, late
Patrick- Late! Bye Lalani
Lalani- Bye (she says quietly)

I walk out the back with Christina around my arm. I didn’t want to make my situation wit’ Lalani get awkward but I had the feeling Lalani would make it that way. Like I said before, I want her in my life even if we’re just friends. I just hope she feels the same way & I hope that punk a*s Javon won’t try to do anythin’ to her. If he does, I swear I’m gonna snatch those lil’ S curls up off his head!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 27: Complicated[/glow]

The situation was confusing. Now that I received my first kiss I felt a little torn as to why I wasn’t with Patrick. If he kissed me, then that means he must want me. But then the feeling of not being good enough for him overcame me again. I don’t know why but those thoughts works my nerves to the bone!

After Patrick leaves with Christina I remember thinking how uneasy I felt around her. Not so much Patrick but her. I felt like I couldn’t measure up to a girl like her even though I know it didn’t matter. I put all my attention on Javon again. Even though he just got screwed out of being the guy I get my first kiss from.

Javon- Hey! You back! (sipping a soda)
Lalani- Wow, you missed me?
Javon- Of course I did sweet face
Lalani- Sweet face?
Javon- I’m gonna call you that from now on (he chuckles)
Lalani- (I giggle) I like it!
Javon- I knew you would
Lalani- One thing is on my mind though
Javon- What is it?
Lalani- I didn’t know you had no idea who B5 was?
Javon- Oh yeah, that. No, I didn’t honestly! My little sister didn’t tell me any details about her boyfriend Carnell. She said he was in B5 but I thought that was like a movie or somthin’ I didn’t know it was a group til’ now.
Lalani- Well, yeah! It’s a group of 5 brothers. Patrick’s in the group too
Javon- (sipping his soda again) So he’s your ex right?
Lalani- (I make a shocked face) No! Why do you say that!
Javon- Cause you got kind of tensed up when he came in
Lalani- No, remember! I never had a man before
Javon- Oh yeah, that’s real! My bad, I just picked up a case of the ex type vibe
Lalani- No we’re just friends

We kept on talking for another good hour. Before I knew it, it was about to be 8:00pm.

Dane- ‘lani! We betta go, mom’s just text me to come home now
Lalani- Aww! But I was havin’ fun!
Dane- I know me too
Javon- Well since you gotta go, can I call you later?
Lalani- Yeah, here’s my cell number

I give him my number

Javon- Okay girl, I’m gonna go ahead & head out. I betta get goin’ to pick up Sammi anyway
Lalani- Okay (he grabs my hand)
Javon- But I would love if we could do this again
Lalani- Me too
Javon- I’ll call you lata on & we’ll handle it
Lalani- Okay then

We get up & he gives me a hug. He’s a gentleman! He shakes my brother’s hand & says bye to Shannel. After all that he leaves the shop.

Dane- Let’s go. I gotta take Shannel home
Lalani- Okay then

I get myself ready to leave & we say good-bye to uncle Pancho. Then we go ahead & make our way home.

We finally get home at about 8:30 pm. I was tired & ready for bed even though it was early. As I make my way to the shower, I see my mom with a paper in her hand.

Mom- Lalani, you got a message
Lalani- Really? From who?
Mom- Um...(she reads the paper) from Patrick. He called & left a number for you to call
Lalani- Oh, I’ll call him later
Mom- Mija, you don’t want to call him right now?
Lalani- No I’m too tired
Mom- Oh I see, well I’ll leave the paper on your night stand
Lalani- Thanks mom

I go to my bathroom & take a shower. The whole time debating if I should call Patrick back…how did he get my number anyway? Hm…interesting question. Well whatever he did, I don’t know. I know he’s going to bring up the kiss & I’m not ready to talk about that with him. Oh man! Why does my 1st kiss got to be so damn complicated!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 29: Confessions[/glow]

I decided to call Patrick back. I figured maybe we could talk about what happened. So I dialed the number & the phone rang.

PHONE CONVERSATION

Patrick- Holla
Lalani- Hey
Patrick- Lalani?
Lalani- Yeah, did you call?
Patrick- Yeah, I wanted to see if you got home alright
Lalani- Well, yeah. I’m okay

I decided to act like nothing happened & asked about Christina

Lalani- So how was your date with Christina?
Patrick- Oh, we just kicked it here at my crib. We fooled around a little bit

Patrick’s POV- Why did I say that? Man! That was the wrong thing to say!

Lalani- Oh that’s cool
Patrick- Yeah…what about you & Javon?
Lalani- Oh…we just kicked it at the Paletero a little after you jammed & then I had to go
Patrick- Oh…did you kiss him?
Lalani- No, he’s a gentleman. He was happy with a hug
Patrick- Oh…
Lalani- Yeah
Patrick- So, look I’m gonna break the silence! I kissed you, didn’t that mean anything to you?
Lalani- Look Pat, I…
Patrick- I ain’t finished, look. When I kissed you I meant it! I care about you!
Lalani- Patrick I’m not what you want
Patrick- What are you talking about! I just said I care about you! Don’t you see it? Everybody else does!
Lalani- It doesn’t matter me & you could never happen
Patrick- That’s a lie! When I kissed you I could tell you kissed me back! I know you have feelings for me too Lalani. So don’t sit there & tell me it can never happen. Cause you know you want it to as bad as I do
Lalani- I’m not denying anything! I do have feelings for you! But it doesn’t matter I’m not the kind of girl for you!
Patrick- Why not!
Lalani- Cause I’m not!
Patrick- WHY DO YOU SAY THAT!
Lalani- BECAUSE I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU! ALRIGHT?! I SAID IT!
Patrick- (pauses) Why can’t you see that I don’t care about what people think? And! Your better than me!
Lalani- What? (in a normal but shocked tone)
Patrick- Look, I front all the time about who I am. I am Patrick Breeding but the truth is, I don’t think of myself as God’s gift to women. I…I don’t even think I look good either! I just put on this mask for the camera’s & my brothers so everybody will think I’m okay but the truth is…I’m not. I’m not okay, I don’t feel good enough for any girl! I just act like I know what your thinking so you won’t notice it, notice that I don’t have any confidence in myself either. So what you gotta say now? Me & you are the same! And nothing changes that fact!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 30: The Set-Up[/glow]

I was in shock completely. To think a superstar, who could have any girl he wants, thinks so lowly of himself. I wondered if he really did feel that way or if he was just saying that to get my full attention.

Lalani- Do you really mean that?
Patrick- Yes! And to tell the truth, it isn’t easy to admit it
Lalani- Where are you?
Patrick- At my house why?
Lalani- Come over to my house
Patrick- What?
Lalani- Come over to my house
Patrick- How will I get in? It’s after 9 & on a school night. I won’t be able to get passed the front door.
Lalani- You don’t need the front door. Look, I’ll stay up & when you get here throw a rock at my window. I’ll get to the window & help you up. There’s a ladder on the side of my house towards the back.
Patrick- I don’t want you to get in trouble
Lalani- Do you want to come over or not?

Patrick’s POV- I would love to talk to her about this but I don’t know if sneaking in is the right way. Screw it! I’ll do it!
Patrick- To see you, I’ll climb the Empire State
Lalani- Well then, I’ll see you in a little bit. Remember throw a rock at my window, you know where it is?
Patrick- Yeah it’s the second to the right at the right side of your house. Right?
Lalani- Yeah
Patrick- Okay, I’ll sneak out right now & go see you. I’m gonna have to get Dustin to take me.
Lalani- Okay I’ll be waiting

END OF PHONE CONVERSATION

I never thought I would tell a boy to sneak in before! I just really want to see him & talk to him. I’m glad my dad is still working late & my mom is a sound sleeper. My only problem is Dane, if he found out I was sneaking a boy into my room at night he would kill the boy & me! Even though Dane doesn’t show it that much, he is VERY overprotective of Marissa & me. I think I’ll go see if Dane’s asleep. I guess tonight’s the night to find out if he’s a sound sleeper like mom.

When I go downstairs I see Dane’s door open. I take a peek in & see he’s listening to his iPod very loudly. I take an even closer peek & see the boy’s asleep. The iPod is so loud I could even hear what he’s listening to…sounds like “Here I Go Again” by Mario. He left his light on so I adjust the lights to a dim brightness & see he cuddles up to his pillow. It’s at that moment I realize he’s asleep & he won’t be able to hear anything with his iPod so loud.

Next, to my mother’s room. I have to see if she’s awake just to be sure. I reach the side of the door & can hear she’s awake talking on the phone. “Shoot!” is the first thing that crosses my mind. As soon as I’m about to turn around to get back to my room, I hear my dad’s name (Jay). I thought I’d listen in just to see what she’s talking about. It doesn’t hurt to be nosy at least once.

PHONE CONVERSATION

Justina (Mom) – I don’t know. I love Jay but I wonder why he stays so late to work? I called his work to find out what time he would be coming home tonight & they said he doesn’t work there anymore. He never answers his cell phone when I call! I don’t know what to think! Mom, I know I shouldn’t assume things but I can’t help it! Do you think these are signs?…I know, I know! I should ask him before I jump to conclusions. Oh god! What if he is with another woman! What if he is cheating! What about the kids! Dane would know how to hold his own but what if he goes crazy on Jay! Lalani is young & fragile she would be crushed! Marissa is too young to have her dad leave! I don’t know mom! I just don’t know!…Okay, well I’ll let you go then. I’ll try to forget about it. I’ll ask him as soon as I we have time alone, for the mean time I’ll keep telling the kids he’s working late. I know, I love you too mom. Goodnight, I’ll call you tomorrow. Okay, bye.

END OF PHONE CONVERSATION

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 31: Rescue Me [/glow]

Did I just hear right? How can this happen! Our family might be ripped apart! Why! What did we ever do! What could my dad be up to? Who could be this woman my mom supposes he’s with? I just let my body melt down the side of the wall by her door onto the floor. I could hear the shower running from the master bedroom’s bathroom. As the water dripped & trickled, unpleasant thoughts did the same around me. I felt worse but at the same time I felt a little hope because it wasn’t for sure if my dad was cheating. As soon as I hear my mom end her shower I still stood by her door cuddled against the wall.

I took a peek inside the room & saw my beautiful mother move so gracefully with her beautiful silk pink nightgown & I thought to myself how my dad could ever do anything wrong to a beautiful woman like her. I saw her open the sheets & softly place her body inside the bed. I watched her turn over towards where I was but she still didn’t see me. I saw a tear drip down her face as she closed her eyes. I had the same emotion & I started to feel a tear drip down. I just stood there for another couple of minutes & saw her drift to sleep. I turned the lights down on dim for her like I did for Dane & noticed she was definitely asleep.

I made my way back to my room as tears streamed down my face. I turned my lights off completely & decided to slip into something more comfortable. So I changed into

Tears still overcame me as I sat down on my bed & stared out my window waiting for the man that would save me.

10 minutes later…

:::tap…tap:::

I awoke from the daze I was in from staring at the moon & went for the window. I looked down & saw Patrick dressed like this

I looked behind him & saw Dustin wave from the window of his blue Escalade that looked so glossy & smooth at that moment in the night. Patrick had the ladder at his side & quietly set it to the side of the house under my window. That’s when Dustin parked the truck & my neighbor’s house, which was for sale at the time. I knew at that moment Dustin would wait for Patrick. I looked down to Patrick & saw my prince come up so slowly & quietly so know one could interrupt our secret meeting. His eyes were focused on me the whole time he was making his way up. It was as if he was coming for his prize. His eyes were so comforting at that moment. I was so lost & stressed it felt like I needed to be rescued. He finally reached the top & as soon as he arrived he greeted me with a soft kiss. I helped him through the window silently. I made him wait right there as I left the room. I looked into Dane’s room & heard his snores confirm he was asleep & then I checked my mom’s room she was still asleep as well.

I went back to my room & locked the door. I sat on the bed next to Patrick & took his hand.

Patrick- (quietly) what’s wrong? You look like you’ve been crying
Lalani- (quietly) I was. I heard my mom talking on the phone. She thinks my dad is cheating.
Patrick- why?
Lalani- because she called his work to see when he was going to be home & they told her he doesn’t work there anymore
Patrick- (he shifts the hair that covered my face) I’m sorry girl but you know. He could be doing something else, not cheating for sure.
Lalani- I know, there’s still some hope
Patrick- look, not to change the subject but why did you want me over here tonight?
Lalani- to show you something
Patrick- what?

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[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 32: Princess [/glow]

Lalani- (I reach under my bed & pull out a notebook) this is my book of poems. I know it’s stupid to give you this but when you confessed about how you really feel about yourself I thought you would like to read it.
Patrick- Lalani, I can’t take this. This is like your diary. This is something that means something to you.
Lalani- That’s why I want you to have it. Look, just read them & try to understand the meaning
Patrick- I understand
Lalani- just don’t make me regret giving this to you. It’s not everyday a girl can give something like this to a guy.
Patrick- I know, thank you (he gives me a kiss on the cheek)
Lalani- And there’s something else I want to give you
Patrick- (staring at the notebook) what?
Lalani- this

I take him by the side of the cheek & turn his face towards me & kiss him. I could feel him drop the notebook as he placed his hands on my face. We kiss for a long time before we hear a buzzing noise coming from Patrick’s pocket. It’s his cell phone.

Patrick- (sucks his teeth) no, not now

He pulls away from me & looks down to his cell phone. It’s a text message.
Patrick- I have to go
Lalani- no you don’t
Patrick- yes I do. Dustin just texted me that it’s time to go.
Lalani- oh, I see
Patrick- but before I go, I wanted to give you something too (he places an envelope in my hands)

Before I could open it he gets up & heads for the window. As he takes a step onto the ladder, I make my way to him.

Patrick- Goodnight princess (he gives me another soft kiss) I’ll see you tomorrow
Lalani- Goodnight

As he makes his way down, I stand there with the envelope in my hand. I see him safely make it down to the ground & move the ladder to it’s original placement. He quickly make his way to Dustin’s truck which already has the engine running. He gets in & Dustin, again, waves to me as I wave back. He makes a U-turn & drives off. I look down to my feet in sadness to see Patrick leave so quickly. That’s when I notice I’m still holding the envelope in my hands.

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 33: That’s The Problem[/glow]

After Patrick left, I opened the envelope it had a note & a little torn up picture. When I looked at the torn up picture I saw…


I was in awe to see Patrick that young! I looked at the note & read it…

[shadow=red,left,300][glow=red,2,300]Lalani,
I neva thought I would want someone as bad as I want you. I guess you don’t want me & that’s alright. But I want you to know that I adore you. I can tell you are the girl I’ve been looking for. You are it for me. I gave you this picture of me & Kelly cause…well read the back & it’ll explain everything. I gotta go now but I want you to know, I’ll be with other girls & you’ll be with other guys but my heart belongs to you. You have the key to my love just don’t lose it.

-I Care 4 U[/glow][/shadow]

I turned over the torn picture & read…

[shadow=red,left,300][glow=red,2,300]“When I looked like this, I dreamt of a girl like u”[/glow][/shadow]

I couldn’t help it & a tear fell down from my eyes. I started to see what Patrick has wanted me to see. He does really have feelings for me. But the question is do I REALLY want to take this chance with him? I’m with Javon now it’s official & he’s just perfect, but so is Patrick. With Javon though, I can see him everyday if I wanted to. I won’t worry about him being on tour or groupies. With Patrick I’d be constantly worried about that & then some! I’d wonder if he got to the city he was supposed to be in safely. Or if his bus is not going to break down!

I put the picture & note back into the envelope. I tucked myself into bed & drifted off to sleep.

Meanwhile…

Dustin- So what happen?
Patrick- She gave me this (he pulls out the notebook)
Dustin- What is it?
Patrick- Some stuff she wrote
Dustin- (reaching for the notebook) Can I see?
Patrick- (pulling the notebook into himself) Hell No! This is special! It’s like her diary!
Dustin- Oh I see, I see
Patrick- Yeah don’t be taking this! Fo’ real! This is mine!
Dustin- Alright I got you the first time!
Patrick- I’m sorry bro, I don’t mean to trip
Dustin- Naw, it’s cool bro! I understand
Patrick- Man I don’t know how to deal with this!
Dustin- Deal with what?
Patrick- Lalani & Christina! I like Christina & she’s my girlfriend but Lalani is just…uh!
Dustin- You like her huh? (he says with a smirk)
Patrick- Yeah! I fein for that girl! Don’t say anything but I kissed her so many times!
Dustin- But ain’t you with Christina?
Patrick- YEAH! I know! I’m a bad guy! I shouldn’t be doin’ that!
Dustin- Nah you shouldn’t! You respect girls! Especially if they respect you!
Patrick- I know, I know but try to feel me on this! Think if you were with Kim was Christina & Eva was Lalani…what would you do?
Dustin- That’s different! Kim was a snobby, I gotta have it type chick
Patrick- I know but imagine if she wasn’t like that! If she was like Christina
Dustin- I don’t know man! It’s tough! Cause I’d have a good chick with Christina but another good chick with Eva…I don’t know.
Patrick- Well come on, what would you do? I know you would do something!
Dustin- Honestly…I’d stay true to Kim. I’d still stay homies with Eva but I’d stay with Kim because I gave my word as Kim’s man to be faithful & treat her good. I’m a man of my word so I stick to that.
Patrick- Oh…well then. I’ll stay with Christina
Dustin- Don’t get it twisted Pat! If you want Lalani, go get her. But if you wit’ someone else don’t be a punk & change your mind. You stay with her cause you made the choice to.
Patrick- I don’t know. Apart of me just went wit’ Christina cause Lalani was goin’ for some other dude
Dustin- PAT! You HURT girls tryn’a play like that!
Patrick- I know but I couldn’t help it. Christina told me she liked me & I just thought of how Lalani got her phone call from that Javon cat. So I said I liked her too even though I wasn’t really feelin’ her.
Dustin- You whack man! Fo’ real! (he pulls into the driveway) Look, my only advice is to break it off with Christina if you are just using her! You’re just a punk a*s if that’s the only reason you claming her
Patrick- I know, I think I know what I gotta go now. How do I know if I’m makin’ the right choice though?
Dustin- (parks the truck & turns off the engine) That’s the problem, you never know

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 35: I Know[/glow]

::: ALARM :::

Another day to pass, I woke up at 6:00 am like I always do. I did the hygiene trip & washed my hair. Around 6:45 am I was finished because I decided to leave my hair straight down. All I needed to do was pick something out to wear. I didn’t feel like dressing up but I figured I should just in case.

I was dressed by 7:00 am 7 proceeded downstairs for breakfast. I still felt a little emotional from last night, not so much about Patrick but about my dad. As I got downstairs I saw my mom making some waffles for Dane & I. I wanted to cry seeing my mom the way she was. She was hiding her pain so well but I knew what was going on so I could see past her mask.

Mom- Oh, good morning precious. I didn’t hear you come in
Lalani- Good morning ma

I sat at the table while I saw my mom work on the waffles. Just then Dane stepped into the kitchen. He was wearing…




Lalani- I see we’re not too dressed up. Air Forces with Jordan?
Dane- Yup! They both made by Nike so what if theyre not the same brand! I’m sicc’ wit’ it! Don’t you remember it’s Wednesday! Wednesday’s are mid-week we can dress ghetto if we want. I thought you remembered our rule?
Lalani- No, I forgot all about it
Dane- (looks at his watch) You got a little time to change if you want to wear something comfortable
Lalani- Yeah I think I’ll change. I don’t feel like wearing heels today
Mom- Well you better hurry. You only have 25 minutes to eat then you have to go
Dane- Yo ma? Why you look so down?

I started to get up & head upstairs

Mom- Oh, nothing just girl stuff. You wouldn’t understand
Dane- Whoa! Don’t wanna know now!

I got upstairs & put on my gear very quickly. I grabbed this out of my closet…




I came back downstairs & saw Dane already eating. I wasn’t too hungry so I just got one waffle & some orange juice.

After about 15 minutes into grubbin’ my dad finally came home

Dad- Yo! I’m home! (he sees us in the kitchen) Oh yeah! Breakfast! I’m starved!

As he walks in my mom just stares at him as if he killed her mother or something. I remember staring at him the same way. Dane was all friendly with him because he had no idea what was going on! But my mother & me knew so we just stood quiet.

Dane- Pops! Where have you been?
Dad- (grabbing a plate) I’ve been working late at the base. Whew! They’re really riding me there!

Lalani’s POV- That better be the only people riding my dad!

Dad- Lalani, you look so beautiful!
Lalani- Thanks (I saw glumly)
Dad- What’s wrong?
Lalani- Nothing dad I just don’t feel good today
Dad- You sick or something?
Lalani- No, I’m ready to go Dane. Let’s roll.
Dane- Oh yeah! We betta go, I’ll see you lata ma, pop!

I bursted out the door as Dane tried to keep up

Dane- Yo ‘lani! What’s the deal? Why you dissin’ pops like that?
Lalani- I don’t need to explain to you! Let’s just go before I get mad

Dane’s POV- Must be the same thing ma was talking about. Girl stuff!

We finally arrived at school. I saw Dustin in the front by himself so we walked up to him to say hello. Dane & Dustin been becoming real good friends, I guess Dane considers him as his best friend.

Dane- Mornin’ G! Where’s your brothers at?
Dustin- Oh Kelly isn’t feeling too good so he’s at home
Lalani- And Patrick?
Dustin- Oh he’s walking around with Christina. I guess they’re a couple now

Just then I see Patrick walking up to us holding Christina’s hand

Patrick- What’s up Dane?
Dane- Whus good?
Patrick- Hey Lalani
Lalani- Hey

I could feel a little awkwardness but since Patrick acted like nothing happened I decided to do the same. Whatever was going on between us, I knew wouldn’t last long.

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[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 36: Let Go![/glow]

Patrick- So Dane, you sleep well last night?
Dane- Yeah it was alright. Why do you ask?
Patrick- (looks at me) Just wondering
Christina- So Lalani, who was that cute guy you were with yesterday?

I knew she wasn’t mean & I didn’t try to be mean to her. She doesn’t deserve that kind of treatment.

Lalani- Oh you thought he was cute huh? (I say in a suggestive tone)
Christina- Yeah he was pretty good look…(Patrick nudges her)

I see him doing that & I know it’s because he doesn’t want to hear about Javon, especially right now. But hey! He went & brought Christina over here knowing it would cause some nervousness, so why not play along like nothing’s up right?

Lalani- Oh yeah, that’s Javon. He’s such a cutie isn’t he! Not to mention that body! LORD that body!
Patrick- (interrupting me) So Dane! You & Shannel are together now?
Dane- Yeah, she called me last night & we goin’ out on Friday night
Dustin- OH! That reminds me! We’re gonna have a party for my b-day next Saturday!
Patrick- Oh yeah! Ya’ll invited!
Dane- Where’s it gonna be at?
Patrick- Well, we’re not for sure yet we’re thinkin’ maybe eitha at Diddy’s beach house cause he has his own private beach or a house party
Lalani- Wow! That’s gonna be hot!
Dustin- Hell Yeah it is!

::: BELL RINGS :::

As soon as the bell rang we all said bye & promised we would meet up at the cafeteria at lunch. I went to my class with Dane & the whole time wondering what to do about my situation with Patrick.

Fast Forward To: Lunch

I, again, was the first to get to the lunch line. I was by myself, again, but I didn’t really care. I’m used to it but my mind was more in another place. Not Patrick but with my new crew I had to found. I was thinking of names & I just couldn’t think of one. As I grabbed my plate I saw Patrick come in by himself & walk next to me to the table.

Patrick- We need to talk
Lalani- About what?
Patrick- About us
Lalani- There is no us, you have Christina & I have Javon
Patrick- That’s the thing, I care about you a lot Lalani I really do!
Lalani- Patrick! Save it! You don’t care about me that’s why you’re with another girl right?
Patrick- Well you wouldn’t have given me a chance anyway
Lalani- How do you know that?
Patrick- Cause you said it all when we were at your house when you set up your lil’ date with Javon

::: FLASHBACK :::

Patrick- BECAUSE THERE ARE OTHER DUDES BETTER FOR YOU THEN HIM!
Lalani- LIKE WHO!
Patrick- ME! (he smacks his hands together) ME! ME! ME!
Lalani- What?
Patrick- ME! I’m better for you than that dude (he says in a calm but emotional voice)
Lalani- I know you are, but
Patrick- But what (he gets up & sits next to me) I care about you Lalani. I like everything about you

I look down to the table in front of me. I couldn’t believe what was coming out of Patrick’s mouth.

Lalani- Patrick, I’m sorry. But I…I can’t
Patrick- Why not?
Lalani- Because…I just can’t
Patrick- Why? Did you have your heart broken or something?
Lalani- That’s just it I never…I just can’t okay. Just find it in your heart to understand
Patrick- Okay, I won’t ask any questions. But I want you to know I do care about you even if we’re just friends. That’s why I don’t want you going on that date with that cat Javon
Lalani- Look, let me at least see how this goes with him
Patrick- How can you not let me into your heart but you can let this dude in?

::: END OF FLASHBACK :::

Lalani- Look, I know I blew it & that’s fine
Patrick- No princess it’s not fine. You’re supposed to be with me, not Javon
Lalani- And Christina?
Patrick- I’m supposed to be with you
Lalani- You know what Patrick I’m tired! I really am! I’m tired of these little games with you!
Patrick- What games!
Lalani- It’s clear you don’t know what you want anymore. You say you want me but then you’re with Christina. So you know what, I’m just gonna be smart about this & walk away
Patrick- What does that mean
Lalani- It means good bye Patrick, it was nice knowing you

I get up & leave my food at the table. I lost my appetite just getting into it with Patrick.

Patrick- (runs up & grabs me by the arm) No, no! You’re not going anywhere you hear me!
Lalani- (I tug myself away from Patrick trying to let loose) Let go of me!
Patrick- I’m taking you somewhere you need to go!
Lalani- What about your precious Christina! She sees what your doing & it’s game over for you!
Patrick- Christina has second lunch & so do her friends, we’re going RIGHT NOW!

He pulls my by my arm basically dragging my body in the direction he was going. Where were we going? What was going to happen?

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 37: In The Know[/glow]

Lalani- Patrick! Let go!
Patrick- No! Don’t make a scene or this is going to get worse?
Lalani- Worse? What are you going to do!
Patrick- You’ll see
Lalani- Okay Patrick, this isn’t funny anymore. You’re starting to scare me!

He just stood silent as he rushed me to another building on campus. I was starting to feel a little scared because I didn’t know what was going to happen. I didn’t know if he was going to hit me or what.

We finally got to this building that was far from the cafeteria where everybody was. I was a little surprised that no one noticed Patrick pulling me somewhere clearly against my will! We entered this room that was completely stripped. It had no tables except for some piled towards the front but everything else was bare, the walls were painted & the windows were shut closed with blinds covering them. There was a sofa & beanbag chair on the ground so I assumed maybe some people would come back here.

Lalani- Where are we
Patrick- In the arts center
Lalani- Why did you bring me here
Patrick- Because these classes were moved & this building is abandoned
Lalani- You didn’t answer my question! (he pulls me down onto the bean bag)
Patrick- Sit down!

As he pushed me down, I tried to get back up

Patrick- And don’t think about trying to get away! You get up & I’ll just bring you back down!

I sat back down in fear that he would chase me down

Lalani- You would actually hit me?
Patrick- No, I would neva bring my hands to your face
Lalani- Then why are you being so violent with me
Patrick- Because this is the only way to get you to listen. You’re stubborn like me
Lalani- And what’s your point!

He squats down to the floor in front me

Patrick- My point is, I know how you want to be handled. Me & you are the same. We’re stubborn, we don’t like to listen to what we don’t want to hear, and we both have confidence issues
Lalani- Okay well thank you for that beautiful insight but if you excuse me I have better things to do (I start to get up)
Patrick- You leave this room & you’ll regret it
Lalani- You said you would never raise your hand to me
Patrick- There are other ways that would make you regret walking out this classroom. I came here to talk to you without interruption but if you want to go, then leave. But remember this, you will always wonder what was going to be said this very moment
Lalani- How do I even know it’s worth the sitting here to talk to you
Patrick- You don’t but at least you can walk out this building knowing what I was going to say. I know you Lalani, you might deny it but I do. I know that the one thing that always haunts you is regret, it’s worse then confrontation for you to wonder
Lalani- (I sit back down) Okay, speak…you got my attention
Patrick- (he sighs) I know I’m a very confusing person. I never know what I want or what I have until I lose it. That’s why I brought you in here, I don’t want to lose you & then live with myself knowing I lost the girl of my dreams
Lalani- Here we go again! I’m not the girl of your dreams Patrick! You don’t want me & I don’t want you
Patrick- Don’t sit there & lie. I hate lies! You know I want you & I know you want me!
Lalani- Ha! What gave you that idea!
Patrick- You don’t think I read your poems. I stood up all night reading every page in that notebook! They were meaningful & special to you & you gave them to me! Now if that isn’t a sign you want me then I don’t know what is!
Lalani- Oh yeah? You talk about low self-esteem & faking your happiness & yet you can stand there & say that I want you even when you said yourself that you don’t think any girl wants you
Patrick- That was before you called me to your house & gave me those poems

I stood quiet because he was right…I did call him over to my house to give him my poems. He was completely right!

Patrick- I know Lalani, I’m not stupid
Lalani- ……
Patrick- But that’s not the only reason I brought you here
Lalani- What’s the other reason
Patrick- (he sighs deeply) Our situation. I’m with Christina & your with Javon…what are we going to do about this?
Lalani- What can we do…there’s nothing to do
Patrick- You could break it off with Javon
Lalani- Oh yeah & wait for you to end it with Christina?
Patrick- No, but… (I interrupt)
Lalani- Just like you said “I’m not stupid” well neither am I!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 38: Enough[/glow]

Patrick- LET ME FINISH!
Lalani- WHY! SO YOU CAN TELL ME HOW YOU CARE!
Patrick- I ONLY GOT WITH CHRISTINA CAUSE YOU GOT WITH JAVON!

I stood back & just took that in

Lalani- Well that was the dumbest move you could make (I start to get up)
Patrick- (he grabs me by my arms & brings me into him) No! Listen! I want you I want you so bad I would do anything for you
Lalani- Patrick you are worse than me! I might deny what I want because of my issues but you just plain out don’t know! It’s really getting old!
Patrick- Thank you
Lalani- For what
Patrick- You see what I’ve been trying to show you all along
Lalani- What’s that
Patrick- I’m not Patrick Breeding of B5. I’m Patrick Breeding the person. I’m not perfect, I don’t have the game on lock. You’re the first to see it
Lalani- Really
Patrick- You’re my everything girl, I need you (he puts his head on my shoulder)
Lalani- (I pull away from him) You have Christina, stay with her before you mess that up (I walk by the door & turn the knob)
Patrick- And what about us?
Lalani- You do what you gotta do & I’ll handle mine

I walk out the building leaving Patrick all alone. I didn’t know how to react but that’s how I felt I should’ve handled the situation. So I just walked away & left him alone. I had better things to worry about then Patrick’s little games.

After that lunch moved so swiftly. I felt like I went the wrong way about the whole thing. But I had no choice, it was wrong of him to use Christina in that fashion! She’s a person & for Patrick to use her that way was low! I finally got to class & saw Patrick sitting at a desk just staring at me. He looked at me like he wanted to cry but not completely. I thought I would take a chance so I sat next to him. He just turned his head onto the desk & stood quiet.

Meanwhile…

Dustin- So Dane, what was your lil’ thing with Shannel last night?
Dane- It was tight! She’s so perfect you know?
Dustin- Yeah she’s a nice one. I talked to her during my 3rd hour
Dane- You betta not be scammin’ on my woman!
Dustin- (he starts to laugh) Naw man, I got mine
Dane- Oh yeah Eva…how she doin’?
Dustin- We good. We went over to my house last night & played video games
Dane- How old are you, 5?
Dustin- Don’t hate! She loves to play video games too! She can play too!
Dane- I bet she can
Dustin- Yes sir!

They both turn their attention to the front of the classroom & see Christina

Dane- I can’t believe they got freshmen in this class
Dustin- Well it is Spanish! A whole lot of people got this class
Dane- I know but still
Dustin- Hey, who’s that guy Christina talkin’ to?
Dane- I don’t know, isn’t she with Patrick?
Dustin- Yeah!
Dane- (they say quietly to each other) Why is she..OH S**T!
Dustin- YOU SEE THAT!
Dane- Yeah! He grabbed her a*s! She ain’t even stop him!
Dustin- Oh man! She’s doin’ my brother wrong!

They see Christina cuddle up to the guy & he starts to move his hands down to her hip

Dane- Is that cheating if she’s lettin’ some dude feel on her?
Dustin- In my book it is!
Dane- Ooooo! Can’t wait to tell Patrick about this!

Dustin’s POV- Good! Now he gots an excuse to break it off wit’ Christina & go wit’ Lalani!


[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 39: Game Over[/glow]

Class zoomed by quickly. It was hard to look at Patrick in his face but I did it & got over it. This time there would be no crossing the line of our friendship. Finally the school was over. Things between Patrick & I were steady but still a little uneasy as he walked me to Dane’s truck.

Patrick- So, you think you’ll go with Javon to Dustin’s party next week?
Lalani- Are you sure you want to be asking me a question like that?
Patrick- Yeah, I got you the first time. We’re just friends, that’s fine. I just want to go about it like there’s no bad blood you know?
Lalani- Yeah, I get you. Well I don’t know if I’ll take Javon, anything could happen in a week
Patrick- That’s true

Just then we see Dane & Dustin walking up with Shannel to us

Dustin- Yo Pat, we need to talk
Patrick- ‘bout what? Am I in trouble?
Dustin- No but…

Right when Dustin was about to finish his sentence, Christina comes up behind Patrick holding him with her arms around his waist.

Christina- Hey baby! I missed you!

I look & see the anger in Dustin’s face as well as the blankness in Dane’s. I wondered why Dustin & Dane made faces like that until…

Dustin- Patrick! Get that’s trick’s hands of you!

I was shocked! What did Dustin just say?

Patrick- What?
Dustin- You heard me! (he pulls Patrick towards him while ripping Christina’s hands off Pat’s body)
Christina- What is your problem?
Patrick- Yeah! Why you trippin’?
Dane- That lil’ rent-a-tart was all over some cat during 5th hour!
Patrick- Naw! You must have her confused wit’ somebody else!
Dustin- No! Bro! We saw her! We know it was her! Some dude grabbed her a*s & she didn’t stop it! THEN! She gon’ & let this dude feel all up on her!
Dane- Yeah! He put his hand all up in her hips!
Patrick- Christina! Is this true!
Christina- It’s not like you weren’t eyeing other girls!
Patrick- You just made a fool outta me!
Christina- Oh wake up Patrick! You are a fool!
Lalani- YOU LIL’ B*#%H!

I dropped my stuff & swung my fists at her! She humiliated my friend! I might have low self-esteem but I’m loyal to my people! If you diss them! You diss me!

Dustin- OOOOH SHIZ!
Dane- Lalani! LET HER HAVE IT! SOCK THAT TRICK UP!
Patrick- LALANI! STOP! SHE AIN’T WORTH IT!

I threw her against my brother’s truck & started dropping my fists on her! I socked her in the nose, eye, and chin basically anywhere in the face that was visible. I could feel Patrick’s hands trying to pull me off but I shook up off me. She tried to pull my hair & kick me but she couldn’t keep her focus due to the beating I was giving her! I kept hitting her with all my might! I don’t know how I mustered up the strength but it was coming out! I think it was a combination of feelings. My feelings of hurt towards my dad, anger towards Christina, & my frustration towards Patrick.

After about 5 minutes of knocking her teeth in. Security swooped us up. The bigger, skinner guard (Vinny) picked me up & carried me while the taller, thicker guard (Art) walked Christina. I knew I was in trouble but I didn’t care, I made an example of Christina. Now everyone would know that I don’t like to play & neither will my crew!

Dane- I betta stay with Lalani. I’ll see you all lata
Shannel- Okay baby but call me later on okay?
Dane- You got it (he gives her a kiss on the cheek)
Dustin- Okay man, we gotta bounce but make sure Lalani’s alright
Patrick- You go on ahead Dustin, I’m gonna stay wit’ Dane
Dustin- (he rolls his eyes) Patrick, you know it’s just gonna cause drama! Just roll wit’ me before mama get mad
Patrick- I know but I have a feeling my name is gonna be brought up to the head of security. Might as well handle it all right now
Dane- Yeah Dustin, go ahead. I’ll keep my eye on Pat in case it goes down
Dustin- Aight then, I’m gonna pick you up lata Patrick! You betta be ready cause we got a appearance to make tonight
Patrick- OH MAN! I FORGOT!
Dustin- I knew you would
Patrick- Well I should be ready by then! This won’t take too long
Dustin- Okay but I’ll be back in half an hour! You betta be out
Patrick- Okay be careful drivin’
Dustin- (gets into his Escalade) Aight, late ya’ll
Dane- One
Patrick- Lata

As Dustin pulls out of the parking lot Dane & Pat make their way to the security office.

Dane- What you think is gonna happen?
Patrick- I don’t know I just hope it don’t go too far
Dane- Yeah, I know Lalani’s gonna be in so much trouble wit’ my moms & pops though
Patrick- Let’s hope she not in it deep

[~Mizz~Fizzle~SO~FLy05~]

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[only4dustin]

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 40: Mrs. Carter[/glow]

INTRODUCING



I was in the security office. I knew it wasn’t going to look good especially since this was my 3rd day here & I threw down. I just hope I’m not suspended for long. They had Vinny sitting next to me to make sure that Christina & I wouldn’t go at it again. She was a little swollen in the face & she was bleeding from her nose but I know it wasn’t broken.

Secretary- I need to see your ID’s ladies

I hand her my ID & Christina hands hers to Vinny to give to the secretary.

Secretary- Okay (she hands back our ID’s) Mrs. Carter will be seeing you all now

Mrs. Carter was the head of security. She handled all the things that dealt with fights, drama, & escalating situations. Her job was to keep the peace in the school even though everyone knew it wasn’t possible. I got up from my seat first, then Vinny, & Christina followed.

Mrs. Carter- What you got for me today Vinny?
Vinny- Well these two were fighting in the parking lot
Mrs. Carter- Okay take a seat ladies

I moved my chair away from Christina’s & took a seat while Christina did the same.

Mrs. Carter- So ladies, what’s the reason for this confrontation today?
Lalani- Well…(Mrs. Carter interrupts)
Mrs. Carter- Let me guess, a boy. Am I right?
Lalani- Well yeah but…(interrupts)
Christina- He’s not even her man! She’s just jealous! That’s why I’m in here
Lalani- Oh you WISH B*@%H!
Mrs. Carter- Okay! Okay! No need for that language!
Lalani- I’m sorry
Mrs. Carter- Okay so let’s hear the story. You first (she points to me)
Lalani- Well see! This girl cheated on my guy friend!…(interrupted)
Christina- THAT’S A LIE! SHE ‘S LIKE IN LOVE WITH…(Mrs. Carter interrupts)
Mrs. Carter- (she looks & points to Christina) That’s enough! Let me hear her side of the story & then you’ll have your turn. (she looks back at me) Continue
Lalani- Well like I said, she made my friend look like dummy! She played him! I just can’t stand for that! You mess with my friends then you messin’ with me!
Mrs. Carter- Okay I see, now you
Christina- SHE’S JEALOUS! SHE’S JUST MAD CAUSE I GOT HER MAN! I KNOW SHE LIKES HIM EVEN THOUGH PATRICK’S WITH ME!
Mrs. Carter- Patrick? Breeding?

::: knock, knock :::

Mrs. Carter- Yes? Come in?
Vinny- Sorry to interrupt but I think you might want to speak to this person
Mrs. Carter- Who is it?

Patrick walks in with his hands digging into his pockets

Mrs. Carter- Thank you Vinny. I got it from here

Vinny nods & closes the door behind him

Mrs. Carter- Well Mr. Breeding, take a seat

He looks around & places a chair by me. It felt good for him to sit there. It was like he chose me. I looked at Christina rolling her eyes while Patrick sat next to me.

Mrs. Carter- So Mr. Breeding. You’ve been quite the popular guy today with these two girls.
Patrick- I know & I didn’t mean for them to fight Mrs. Carter
Mrs. Carter- Look, to tell the truth I don’t have time for this. I have other business to handle today. So I’m going to get straight to the point. (she walks behind her desk & takes a seat)

Just then, the secretary walks in with 2 files. I knew they were our school records. She hands them to Mrs. Carter & walks out the room.

Mrs. Carter- (looking through a file) Well, Christina. This isn’t the first time you had a problem here. This is your 2nd offense, which means your suspended for a week.
Christina- Like I care!
Mrs. Carter- (looks up to Christina) You want to make that two?

Christina rolls her eyes again & stays quiet while Mrs. Carter opens the next file.

Mrs. Carter- Lalani, this is your 3rd day here! Not a good way to start the school year.
Lalani- I know, I’m sorry
Mrs. Carter- Well this is your 1st offense here so you just get a warning.
Christina- THAT’S NOT FAIR! She gave me this bloody nose & swollen face & she gets off!
Patrick- It was self-defense Mrs. Carter! I saw the whole thing!
Mrs. Carter- Was it Lalani?

I thought I would go along with it. I bet Nia would get away with stuff like this so why can’t I?

Lalani- Yeah it was self-defense
Christina- You can’t believe her Mrs. Carter!
Mrs. Carter- Well I don’t know Christina. In your record it says you started the other one so it looks to me that you might have started this one & Lalani just caught you off guard with her defense. So Lalani, you get a warning but if I see you again in here. You’ll be suspended.
Lalani- Okay Mrs. Carter. You won’t see me in here again
Mrs. Carter- Okay then, we’re done here. You all can leave

Christina bursts out the door to go to the nurse’s office, which is next door. While Patrick & I get up from our seats.

Mrs. Carter- Oh & Mr. Breeding
Patrick- Yeah?
Mrs. Carter- Try not to cause another fight, this is the 3rd time a fight has started because of you
Patrick- I know Mrs. Carter. You won’t have another problem, I promise
Mrs. Carter- I hope not

We walk out the room together. Patrick grabs my hand & holds it while we pass the nurse’s office so Christina will see us. I didn’t mind he just saved me a phone call to my house & suspension. I owe him big!

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 43: Twizla Pt. 2[/glow]

We made our way to the front of the school where Patrick told me Dane was waiting for me.

Patrick- You okay? No pain?
Lalani- Yeah, I’m okay
Patrick- I can’t believe you did that for me
Lalani- Well it seems like you already had people fighting for you
Patrick- Naw, those fights were all Nia. She would fight girls I talked to you know that
Lalani- Oh yeah
Patrick- You fought FOR me…for my honor. That really meant something
Lalani- Really?
Patrick- Yeah no girl ever defended me like you just did. I should be doing that for you
Lalani- (I giggle) There’s no guys here for you to defend me from
Patrick- Well maybe not here at school but I know one I’m trying to get you away from
Lalani- I don’t want to hear it if it’s Javon, Patrick
Patrick- Oh okay you won’t hear it then
Lalani- Man! Why do you not like him so much?
Patrick- I don’t know, I guess it’s just the jealousy factor
Lalani- Well you better get over it because I’m with him
Patrick- I know, I know. I’ll respect that
Lalani- That’s it? Your not going to try to change my mind?
Patrick- No
Lalani- Really?
Patrick- Yup

It felt better to finally have Patrick understand my feelings. It also felt a little offensive because I guess I liked the chase & now that it’s over it doesn’t feel right. We finally reached the front of the school & there I saw Dane waiting patiently on the bench.

Patrick- Here she is
Dane- So did you get into trouble?
Lalani- Not really, I just got a warning but next time I won’t be so lucky
Dane- Well we better go then
Lalani- Okay then (we start for the Navigator)
Dane- Pat? You wanna ride?
Patrick- Naw, I’ll wait for Dustin. He said he would be back in half an hour & that was like 15 minutes ago so he’ll be back soon
Dane- Aight well if you need us we’re 5 minutes away in case Dustin can’t get you
Patrick- Aight man, one
Dane- Late
Lalani- Bye Patrick
Patrick- Later Princess

We got to the Navigator & got in. As we pulled out of the parking lot I saw Patrick sitting on the bench by himself. He winked at me while the truck passed him. It brought me back to the moment when he first winked at me at his house.

Minutes Later…

?- Yo Patrick! What it do?
Patrick- What’s good Jermaine?
(They do their little “macho” handshake)
Jermaine- I saw that whole fight! What happened?
Patrick- Naw, my girl…well…ex girl cheated on me & my home girl threw down wit’ her
Jermaine- Cheatin’? Aren’t you embarrassed?
Patrick- Naw
Jermaine- Why not?
Patrick- Cause I cheated on her
Jermaine- Oooh playa, playa! Was she FINE?
Patrick- Yeah, she got it ALL!
Jermaine- Well why ain’t you wit’ her
Patrick- She won’t let me be wit’ her
Jermaine- Well maybe it’s betta dat way
Patrick- Why you say that?
Jermaine- Well you know Leticia in our Science class?
Patrick- Yeah
Jermaine- She like ya
Patrick- Fo’ real? She FINE too!
Jermaine- Fo’ show! You want me to tell her you said what’s up?
Patrick- (thinking about it) I don’t know, what she lookin’ for? Cause I’m lookin’ for a Twizla.
Jermaine- Oh word? Well she’s not a h* but she was wantin’ to get wit’ you. Like be yo girl I guess. Not no one night session thing
Patrick- Hmm…alright then. Tell her I said what’s up
Jermaine- Aight, I talk to her outside of school. I’ll call her & tell her
Patrick- Well gimmie her number! I’ll tell her myself!
Jermaine- Aight

Patrick pulls out his cell phone while Jermaine does the same

Patrick- I’ll call her tonight after I make my appearance
Jermaine- Oh yeah! Dizzy told me ‘bout that. Where it gonna be at? I might come through
Patrick- It’s at “The Music Box” some record store in downtown Miami

[glow=red,2,300]Chapter 42: Nice To Meet You[/glow]

When we got home we, again, we alone. Mom left us a note on the refrigerator…

[shadow=red,left,300][glow=red,2,300]Babies,
I had to leave early again. I’m sorry but B5 is going to make an appearance at the store. You should come by since you guys know them. They should be there around 7:00pm so go ahead & stop by early. We’ll have the back room open for you three so you can hang out with the boys. Well gotta run! See you there!
-Love
Yo Mama![/glow][/shadow]

Dane- I guess we’re goin’ to the record store tonight then
Lalani- Guess so

Just then we hear the front door open

Marissa- HELLO!! I’M HOME!
Dane- Dolly! (he runs to give her a hug)
Marissa- Hi Dane! Hey Lalani!
Lalani- ‘sup
Dane- Go change into something pretty Dolly
Marissa- Why?
Dane- We’re going to the record store today. We can hang out with B5 tonight so go put something cute on for Bryan
Marissa- OKAY! (she quickly runs for the stairs)
Lalani- Well…
Dane- What?
Lalani- Aren’t you going to tell me to put something cute on?
Dane- For who? You already dissed Patrick
Lalani- What? Why do you say that
Dane- It’s obvious! The boy likes you! I even heard him say it that night when you & him were in the kitchen
Lalani- You heard that?
Dane- (he heads for the sofa) Yup! We all heard it. That’s your decision though but if it’s Javon you want then I won’t say anything. As long as he treats you right
Lalani- Yeah that’s all that matters
Dane- Well are you gonna get ready?
Lalani- It’s only 4 o’ clock
Dane- Yeah, 3 hours to get ready so you can look all pretty
Lalani- For who?
Dane- I don’t know! You ladies dress up for everything
Lalani- Well I guess I will go get ready then

I go upstairs to my room, take a shower, & do the whole hygiene thing. I do my hair & makeup that looks VERY nice cause I had an hour to do each! Yeah! Then I choose my outfit for the night. I decided to go all out tonight since everything else on me was bangin’ & all. So I picked…




Dane- (from downstairs) LALANI! HURRY UP! IT’S 6:30!
Marissa- YEAH! STOP TRYING TO LOOK LIKE BEYONCE! HURRY UP!
Lalani- (I yell as I make my way down) I’M COMING!!
Dane- Wow
Marissa- ‘lani! You look muy bonita!
Dane- Si! Mi hemanita! Que rica!
Lalani- Really? I look okay?
Dane- You look better than okay! You look beautiful!

As I look at them I see that Dane’s wearing…




Marissa is wearing…




Dane- Okay let’s go now. You got everything?
Lalani- Yes
Marissa- Yup!

We all get into Dane’s Navigator & quickly make it to the record store. We see a big crowd of girls outside screaming & carrying on. Our mom sees us walking by through the windows & tells the security guards to let us through. She gives his these little lanyard necklaces & tells us to go ahead to the back. We all make our way to the back & see two girls in there already.

Dane- Well hello ladies
? – Hi
Lalani- Who are you guys?
? – I’m Novy & this is Eva
Eva- Hey
Dane- Oh! Dustin & Kelly’s girls!
Eva & Novy - Yeah

I take a good look at them & see that Eva’s wearing…




Novy’s wearing…




Dane- So they set you two up with passes?
Novy- No us three

Just then another girl comes out of the restroom wearing..




Marissa- Who are you?
? – Oh, I’m Sammi
Eva- That’s Carnell’s girlfriend
Dane- Oooh!
Lalani- You mean Javon’s little sister?
Sammi- You know my brother?
Lalani- Sort of…I’m his girlfriend

Just then the back door is banged on

Dane- I guess I’ll get it

As soon as he opens the door the door bursts open

Bodyguard– HURRY GET THE BOYS IN BEFORE THE GIRLS FIND THEM!

At that moment 5 bodies are basically dragged into the room. It looked like the door threw them up…but you guessed it. It was the boys. They were looking like this…

^But they weren’t standing like that!^

Bryan- Hello everybody!